James Dyer Oliver

James Dyer Oliver, age 86 of Helmstetler Road, Lexington passed away Sunday morning at Forsyth Medical Center. A memorial graveside service will be held at 4:00 pm Wednesday at Shiloh United Methodist Church Columbarium with Rev. David Kelley officiating. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary from 2:30 until 3:30 prior to the service. James was born in Dade County, GA, August 1, 1927 to Ernest Oliver and Ida Banks Oliver. He was a retired owner of Advance Appraisal Service specializing in large equipment appraisals. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during World War II and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. James is survived by his wife, Ruth Lanning Oliver of the home; daughters, Carol Ann Oliver (fiance’ Dean) of Mint Hill, Kim S. Miller (Andy) and Millie S. Smith both of Lexington; son, Shannon T. Snider of Spencer; grandchildren, Nick Hatley (Amber), Kevin Hatley, Andrea Koufopoulos (Chris) Caleb Miller (fiancé Kristan) and Jasmine Snider; great-grandchildren, Aubrianna Hatley, Lily and Caiden Koufopoulos; sisters, Mary Wirchball of Georgia, Joyce Williams (Fred) of TN and Patsy Hargrove (Richard) of AL; brothers, Ernest Oliver (Rita) of CA, John Oliver of AL, Dewey Oliver (Lin) of GA and Gary Oliver (Susie) of AL. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to Shiloh United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 943 North NC Highway 150, Lexington, NC 27295.