William Ralph Oliver

William Ralph Oliver passed away peaceful at his home on Wednesday August 31, 2011. He was born on July 12, 1923 in Guernsey County. He was the son of the late Wilmer Oscar "Butch" and Anna Mae (Speer) Oliver. Also preceding him in death was his wife Geri, brother Dick and sisters Gladys and Ada. He is survived by a sister Grace Donley of Cambridge, daughter Connie (Michael) Humphrey of Old Washington, a son David (Pamela) Oliver of Marietta, along with his grandchildren Paige (Daniel) Moore of Nashville, Peter (Jodi) Humphrey of Pittsburgh, Eliza (Daniel) Mross of Pittsburgh; Rachel Humphrey, Columbus; Duncan Oliver, Waynesburg, PA and Sally Oliver, Boston. He has four great grandchildren: Julia Moore, Sebastian and Johann Mross and Samuel Humphrey and four faithful caregivers: Cathy, Tina, Shannon and Paula. Ralph lived all his life in Guernsey County on Peter's Creek Road or Bloomfield Road - nearly always on a farm. His working life was at the counter of the Cambridge Post Office for more than 30 years where he cordially greeted every customer. He served with the US Army in Europe during World War II. He was proud of farming and helped many young men to respect the work ethic of farm labor. He was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder and Deacon as well as numerous short term positions. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and helped patrol the Salt Fork Festival booths for many years. Ralph was handy with his hands in repairing equipment for use on the farm. As a young man he cleared the land with a team of horses and an ax and made it into a beautiful farm admired by all. He never failed to hold the respect of those who knew him. What a fine example of an honest, hard working, dependable man he was to his children, grandchildren and friends. Visitors will be received at Bundy-Law Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm on Friday Sept., 2, 2011. The Funeral Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am Saturday Sept., 3, 2011 with Rev. Kirk Gable and Rev. Eldon Trubee officiating. Burial will follow at Guernsey Memory Gardens with Military Graveside Rites conducted by The Guernsey County Veterans Council. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to The First Presbyterian Church, 725 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge, Ohio 43725.

William Ralph Oliver

July 12, 1923 - August 31, 2011