Graveside service with full military honors for SSG (Retired) Robert James Oliver will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2023 at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma with Chaplain (CPT) Miguel Almanzar, Fort Sill, Oklahoma officiating.

SSG (Retired) Robert James Oliver, 52, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, April 9, 2023 in Lawton.

Robert was born January 7, 1971 in Bradenton, Florida to Roscoe Max and Deliliah LaClara (Self) Oliver. Robert grew up in Bradenton and graduated from Southeast High School there in 1990. He served in the US Army and retired honorably on October 31, 2018. Robert's specialty was as a Patriot Missile System operator and maintenance, and he served in Kuwait. He earned the following awards/medals: the Army Certificate of Achievement (2 ^nd Award), Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4 ^th Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (6 ^th Award), National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2 ^nd Award), Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon (2 ^nd Award). Robert was a loving husband and father.

Robert is survived by his wife of the home, Jessica (Aduddell-Taylor) Oliver, several children, one sister, and other family members.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents and other family members.