Merle J. Oliver 82 of Waldorf, Md. Died on November 12, 2012 at the Civista Medical Center in La Plata, Md. He was born on September 10, 1930 in Rock Point, Md. To the late James Obie Oliver and Mary Mabel Johnson.

He is also predeceased by his brothers Cecil Oliver, Ambrose Oliver, and Donald Oliver, sisters Elma Widmayer, Ruth Hayden, Hazel Crismond, Doris Prange, and Carol Ann Oliver.

He is survived by his loving wife Catherine A. Oliver, son Jimmy Oliver and his wife Debbie, daughter Patricia Rupprecht and her husband Sonny, brother Eddie Oliver, adopted brother Hezikiah Driggers, grandchildren Patsy, Walter, III, and Crystal Rupprecht, Elizabeth and Jamie Oliver, great-grandchild Bella Chappell.

Merle was a plumber, he enjoyed wood carving, painting and country music. He also enjoyed building replica boats. But most of all he loved his grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday November 16th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata, Md. Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 17th at 1 pm. Rev. Joseph Trigg will officiate. Interment to follow at the Trinity Memorial Gardens Waldorf, Md.

Arrangements provided by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home.