Chris "Big Dog" Oliver

Christopher "Big Dog" Oliver passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021. Christopher was born December 18, 1972 to the late Mike and Brenda Oliver. Loving husband of Heidi Blank Oliver for 26 years. Devoted father of Abby "His Darlin" Louise Oliver (Josh Fabre) and Evan "Buck" Charles Oliver, and his fur babies Soy-Boy and Rubie. Brother of Heather Oliver (Rusty) and Corey Oliver (Tiffany). Uncle of Brandon (Bethany), Spencer (Madison), Hunter, Layla (Dywane), Molly, and Will. Paran of Brodey Matherne and Drew Dean Degruise. “Son” in law of Ripp “Fatha in Law” and Pam “Mutta in Law” Blank. Brother in law to Jade Blank (Scott). He is also survived by many other relatives and dear friends who are left to cherish his memory.

Big Dog was a dedicated, long-time employee of Grand Isle Shipyard for 24 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved coffee in the morning at Joe’s Landing. A longtime member of JB White Farms Hunting Club. A life-long Saint’s Football fan. Big Dog was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus Council Number 7350. He was the announcer or better known as “The Voice of the Gators” for Fisher High School Football. His favorite dish to cook was jambalaya, whether it was for family or fundraisers, no one will be able to copy his recipe. He was a big supporter of “No One Fights Alone”. He was a giver, he gave to everyone, and he never met a stranger. He will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know and love him.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the medical staff at Tulane Medical Center, the Tulane Transplant Institute and the Pregeant Family.

Our utmost gratitude to State Trooper George Baker for his selfless act of donation and gift of LIFE. His donation gave us 14 more months of cherished memories.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00PM on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 2653 Jean Lafitte Boulevard in Lafitte, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00PM on Friday night. The visitation will resume at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Saturday morning at 8:00AM. Interment will follow the Mass at Ruttley Cemetery in Barataria, Louisiana. Please share fond memories and expressions of sympathy with Big Dog’s family at www.WestsideLeitzEagan.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make a gift in memory of Christopher Oliver to Tulane Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant, C/O Advancement, 1555 Poydras Street, Suite 1000, New Orleans, LA 70112 or make contributions to LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency), L-36 A Warriors Way.