Earl E. Oliver, formerly of Iola, Kansas, passed away at home in Satellite Beach, Florida, Friday, August 12, 2016.
He was born on January 26, 1929 in Iola, Kansas, to Floyd and Vera (King) Oliver. After graduating from Iola High School, Earl served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. In his younger years Earl was a musician (playing the tenor Sax), conducted his own dance band, and was a member of the Navy band while on tour. He married Florine Cokeley in Iola on October 1959.
Earl is survived by several family members, including his son, Jeff Oliver; his daughter, Cheryl Carlson; Cheryl Pinkerton, Sandra Street, John Street, John Kurowski and Kym Carlson; numerous nieces, nephews and was Papa to JJ and Jazz. He was preceded in death by the “Love of his Life” Florine, May 15, 2014.