Terrence Oliver

Terrence Andrew Oliver, Sr. loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered his eternal rest on October 19th, 2022 at the remarkable age of 100. Terrence “Rency” Oliver was born on October 17th, 1922 to Lana “Looney” and Virgie Oliver in Jefferson, TX. His father was an Oil Pumper and his family moved several times during his childhood from Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas, eventually residing in Jefferson, TX. Rency moved to Grand Prairie, TX in 1942 when he was 19 years old. He took a position with North American Aviation where he built several notable aircrafts including the T-6 Texan. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1943 and began training to become a pilot. During his time in the service, he became Second Lieutenant, and he flew the T-6 and the B-17 bomber. Rency continued his service in the Air Force Reserves and in 1966, he retired with a rank of Major, having served our country for 23 years. It was during his Air Force training in Columbus, Mississippi, that he met the love of his life, Shirley Oliver, in 1944. Rency and Shirley were married on July 21st, 1945. They shared an incredible 76 years together, having three wonderful children and serving as the perfect role model of sincere love, marriage, and commitment for everyone to see. In 1947, Rency began working for Texaco. He and his family lived in Houma, LA for over 20 years. During his 40-year career at Texaco, Rency advanced from being a Roughneck, through all the different aspects of drilling. He eventually became a Superintendent. Texaco transferred him to the New Orleans area and the family eventually relocated to Gretna, LA where Rency and Shirley resided for more than 40 years. Rency was well-known, respected and admired throughout his life for his knowledge, experience, and the way that he could relate to others. He could not walk into a local restaurant or store without having several people come up to him to shake his hand. In 1987, he retired from Texaco and spent the next decades of his life doing what he loved most, spending time with his children, and grandchildren. As time went on, his family expanded, and he embraced his great-grandchildren as well. Grandpa, as he was known, was the pillar of the family and had a unique way of connecting with every single person in a special way. Later, in 2013 Rency and Shirley moved to Tomball, TX to live near their three children, Sherry, Terry, and Dana. Rency will forever be admired for his integrity, humility, work ethic and lifelong commitment to his family and friends. He had strong moral principles and was a man of his word. He always led by example and inspired everyone around him to become a better person. His warm nature and friendly smile will be embedded in our hearts forever. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Danita, Irene and Onzel, brother Arlus, wife Shirley, son Terrence “Terry” Oliver Jr. and daughter Sherry Oliver. Rency is survived by his daughter Dana Oliver Dale and son-in-law Jim Dale. He is also survived by daughter-in-law Jan LeGrand Oliver (wife of Terry Oliver), grandchildren Jaime Harson Long (husband Sparky,) Stacy Harson Palermo (husband Joseph,) Ryan Oliver (wife Taylor,) Aaron Oliver (wife April,) Colin Oliver, William Dale, Matthew Dale and great-grandchildren Rency, Landry and Darby Long, Rocco and Dane Palermo, and Claire and James Oliver. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in memory of Rency to the Dementia Society of America online at https://dementiasociety.charityproud.org/donate His life will be celebrated with military honors at Houston National Cemetery.

Terrence Oliver

October 17, 2022 - October 19, 2022