Celebrating the life of
James Drew Oliver
February 18, 1952 - June 03, 2009
James Drew Oliver
SAVANNAH - James Drew Oliver, 57, died at Candler Hospital Wednesday morning, June 3, 2009. He was survived by his best friend and loving wife, Marilyn Blair Carmichael Oliver of Savannah; one daughter, Claire Elizabeth Oliver of St. Louis, MO; parents, Harold G. and Betty Jo Oliver of Kingwood, Texas; sister Linda Oliver of St. Louis, MO; brother Guy Oliver Diane of St. Louis, MO; sister Beth Powell Gene of Kingwood, Texas; and nephews Brandon Oliver Candice, John Cooperman and Brooks Powell.
Drew was well known in Savannah throughout the yachting industry and was an avid golfer. He never met anyone he didn't like and had many friends throughout the Southeast and Gulf Coast.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his memory to the Leukemia Society.
Cremation arrangements are being handled by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors and a memorial service will be held in his memory at its chapel at 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2009.
Marilyn, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Linda had emailed me and told me about Drew's illness. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Take Care.........Donnie
- Donnie Alderman, Vidalia, GA
It makes me so sad to learn about your dear Drew,s passing.He was so very special to you and his family.I hope to see you very soon because I love you.God bless you Marilyn. Jean
- Jean Duttenhaver, Savannah, GA
Marilyn: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless & memories bring you comfort. Tricia & Mindy Lewis
- Tricia & Mindy Lewis, Savannah, GA
Marilyn, We are very sad to hear of Drew's death so early in his life. We know you and so many friends will miss him more than we can ever imagine. With our deepest simpathies,
- Bob and Julie Becknell, West Dundee,, IL
I worked with Drew just a short time but in that time we got close and I will miss his council and friendship. I regret that I was unable to meet him face to face.
- Tommy Matthews, Morgan City, LA
Marilyn, Yvonne and I want to say how sad we are over the news of Drew. He and i went back along way. Almost 35 years. I will think of him offten.
- Eric & Yvonne Haberli, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Drew will be missed by all who knew him. Marilyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Words are difficult at this time, but our hearts and love go out to you.
- Pam and Peter Berry, Laguna Niguel, CA
Drew, I am so sorry to know that you have passed away. Everyone was pulling for you to come out ok and have your health back, but unfortunately that did not happen. I cannot express how meaningful it was for me to speak with you a few days ago. It had been while since we spoke and it was great to hear your voice and your strength regarding your illness. You have always been a great man and also a great uncle to me. Hopefully you will find peace and comfort where you are. I will be thinking about you. Your Nephew, John
- John Cooperman, St. Louis, MO
Marilyn, I was saddened to learn of Drew's passing. He was a fine man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You and the Oliver/Carmichael family remain in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gail
- Gail Brown, Savannah, GA
Drew will be missed by all of his friends and family. We are so glad we got to see him recently, but so sad we can't again. This is very hard. We have loved Drew and Marilyn like family for so very, very long. Condolences to Marilyn and the family. Calm seas and fair weather to Drew. Peace be with you.
- Jan & Byron Yoder, Daphne, AL
Marilyn, We are so sorry to hear about Drew's death. It's never easy but losing your best friend and soul mate has got to be devastating! We want you to know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. If there's anything we can do, please don't hesitate to call. May God wrap his arms around you and guide you through this time and hereafter. Don & Cheryl Childress
- Don & Cheryl Childress, Daphne, AL
Marilyn, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Linda had emailed me and told me about Drew's illness. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Take Care.........Donnie
- Donnie Alderman, Vidalia, GA
It makes me so sad to learn about your dear Drew,s passing.He was so very special to you and his family.I hope to see you very soon because I love you.God bless you Marilyn. Jean
- Jean Duttenhaver, Savannah, GA
Marilyn: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless & memories bring you comfort. Tricia & Mindy Lewis
- Tricia & Mindy Lewis, Savannah, GA
Marilyn, We are very sad to hear of Drew's death so early in his life. We know you and so many friends will miss him more than we can ever imagine. With our deepest simpathies,
- Bob and Julie Becknell, West Dundee,, IL
I worked with Drew just a short time but in that time we got close and I will miss his council and friendship. I regret that I was unable to meet him face to face.
- Tommy Matthews, Morgan City, LA
Marilyn, Yvonne and I want to say how sad we are over the news of Drew. He and i went back along way. Almost 35 years. I will think of him offten.
- Eric & Yvonne Haberli, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Drew will be missed by all who knew him. Marilyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Words are difficult at this time, but our hearts and love go out to you.
- Pam and Peter Berry, Laguna Niguel, CA
Drew, I am so sorry to know that you have passed away. Everyone was pulling for you to come out ok and have your health back, but unfortunately that did not happen. I cannot express how meaningful it was for me to speak with you a few days ago. It had been while since we spoke and it was great to hear your voice and your strength regarding your illness. You have always been a great man and also a great uncle to me. Hopefully you will find peace and comfort where you are. I will be thinking about you. Your Nephew, John
- John Cooperman, St. Louis, MO
Marilyn, I was saddened to learn of Drew's passing. He was a fine man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You and the Oliver/Carmichael family remain in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gail
- Gail Brown, Savannah, GA
Drew will be missed by all of his friends and family. We are so glad we got to see him recently, but so sad we can't again. This is very hard. We have loved Drew and Marilyn like family for so very, very long. Condolences to Marilyn and the family. Calm seas and fair weather to Drew. Peace be with you.
- Jan & Byron Yoder, Daphne, AL
Marilyn, We are so sorry to hear about Drew's death. It's never easy but losing your best friend and soul mate has got to be devastating! We want you to know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. If there's anything we can do, please don't hesitate to call. May God wrap his arms around you and guide you through this time and hereafter. Don & Cheryl Childress
- Don & Cheryl Childress, Daphne, AL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
