BILLIE LEE OLIVER       Military Marker
November 3, 1925 - August 12, 1984

After the loss of a baby girl in July 1960, the conception of a family plot for a cemetery was born. Throughout the remainder of his life, Billie expressed his desire to be buried on the family property.

Although Billie was a pipeliner by trade, during the seasons when he was off work, he tilled and raised a garden. He had a great love for nature and the land. As he worked his garden, he often rested under a large native pecan tree at the end of the space where he raised his vegetables. It was most fitting that his final resting place should be under this big tree. Aaron Cooke surveyed 1/8 acre and placed markers designating the boundaries of the cemetery.

Because Billie was a veteran, a loyal patriot and loved his country, a military marker lies at the head of his grave. He was a simple man and would want to be remembered in a simple way.

Billie Lee Oliver was born to Benjamin Fred and Juanita Burns Oliver November 3, 1925 in Rains County, Texas. He died August 12, 1984 in a Greenville hospital after suffering a massive heart attack at his home. He was buried August 15, 1984 in the newly designated Oliver Cemetery.

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