Oliver Joseph Crews, 101, was born on January 28, 1924, the son of Joseph Alfred Crews and Leta Elizabeth (Thorpe) Crews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Louella (Keller) Crews; sons, James Oliver Crews and Charles Crews; grandson, Timothy Ryan Crews; brothers, Elmer D “Dutch” Crews, Arliev Vernon “AV” Crews and Cecil Thompson; and sister, Aileen McKenzie.
Oliver lived in Dallas for the past 50 years but grew up in the Hugo area. He was a jack of all trades, working as a painter early on, driving a limo after his time in the Army and eventually was a school crossing guard in Dallas in his 90’s. Oliver was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving as an Infantry Gunner in Germany during World War II. He was also a proud member of the Choctaw Nation. Oliver married his beloved wife, Lois Keller, after coming home from serving his country and they lived a wonderful life together raising their family. He enjoyed fishing and loved football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Oliver will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Oliver is survived by his loving family, daughters, Pamela Franklin of Dallas, TX and Gale Noneaker of Cullman, AL; grandchildren, Joey Crews and wife, Lisa, Jason Crews and wife, Shari, Alicia Christian, Shawna Klis and husband, Mark, Jaime Carrasco and husband, Joseph, Amanda Franklin and Adalina Tucker; great grandchildren, Timothy J. Crews, Savana Crews, Gracie Crews, Jessica Crews, Melissa Crews, James Carrasco, Joseph Carrasco, Juliet Carrasco, John Carrasco, Caleb Tucker, Carter Klis, Christian Klis and Eric Klis and great-great granddaughter Laila Borner along with a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and loved ones.
Obituary provided by Miller and Miller Funeral Home.