Roy Dale Oliver, 74 of Fairbury, passed away September 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 2, 1951, to Burnice and Christina Oliver in Waynesville, MO, where he grew up with 10 other siblings. During his childhood he attended many schools until he quit in the 11th grade to go to work. He then proudly joined the marines during the Vietnam war. Roy later returned to school in the late 80’s at Big Bend Community College and earned his GED.

During his time in the service, he married his first wife Denise. They welcomed his first son John Dale Oliver in 1973. After parting ways, he met and married his 2nd wife Sharon. From this union, they welcomed two children, Barbara Christina Oliver and Willis Wayne Oliver.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with family, and of course watching his beloved Denver Broncos and Nebraska Huskers football games. Roy also enjoyed watching his Wild West shows and movies, especially of the John Wayne variety. Perhaps most of all he enjoyed both Elvis’s movies and music which included Elvis’s impersonator concerts.

He was a beloved father, papa, brother, son and uncle.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, one son, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is survived by his son John and daughter Barb; Grandchildren Christina (Jesse), Guy Dale, Lillian, William and Dalton. Along with four siblings, Kay (Charlie) Endorf, Bobbie Keller, Gail Roberts, Leon Oliver, and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.