Walter Lee "Walt" Oliver, Jr., the beloved son of Walter Lee & Birdie Lee (Brewton) Oliver, Sr., was a native and lifelong resident of Putnam County, born on Wednesday, February 15, 1956 in Palatka, FL. Walt was educated in the Putnam County School District, attended East Palatka Elementary, Palatka Middle School and was a 1974 graduate of Palatka South High School, where he was distinguished as an outstanding high school athlete lettering in football & track and was accordingly named "Most Athletic" during his senior year. Following graduation, he attended South Carolina State on a football scholarship. He subsequently earned a Certificate in Drafting from the St. Augustine Technical Institute. At an early age, he was baptized at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Federal Point under the leadership of the Reverend James Chambliss. Walt was ordained as a Deacon on December 20, 1992. He served faithfully as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Trustee under the pastoral guidance of Reverend Johnnie Butts until his work was done and the Lord called him from labor to reward. He was a dedicated employee of the Putnam County Public Works Department for over 33 years, retiring as a Public Works Superintendent in April, 2011. Walt was united in marriage to Linda Gail Johns on Friday, March 24, 2000 in Daytona Beach, FL. Walt's coaching career spans three decades initially coaching his own children in softball, little league baseball, and flag football, climaxing as a Palatka High School Panthers Junior Varsity Coach. Coach Oliver aimed to build the self-confidence of his student athletes and he believed in positive reinforcement. He was a pitcher for Blue Diamonds City League Slow Pitch Softball Team. His hobbies included playing golf, gardening, playing chess and fishing. However, his most favorite pastime was spending time with his family and especially playing with his grandchildren. Following vocational retirement, Walt devoted Tuesdays and Thursdays as a Soup Kitchen volunteer at The Lord's Temple City of Refuge, Hastings serving along with Elder Thomas Cave. He usually spent Mondays and Fridays golfing with his brother Darryl and Uncle Emanuel. In addition to his parents and grandparents, Walt was preceded in eternal rest by his brother, Marvin Terrance Oliver. Two days after his 58th birthday, "Walt, the Kang" was called from this earthly life to life eternal with his Lord and Savior at 7:23 p.m., on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka, FL. Deacon Oliver fought a good fight, finished his course and he kept the faith. Walt leaves to cherish his life and legacy: Devoted wife of nearly 14 years, Linda J. Oliver, East Palatka; Daughters: Traci Charron (Dennile) Chambliss, Jacksonville; Lea (Cedric) Lewis, Wesley Chapel; Aisha Simmons, Jacksonville; Sons: Walter Lee (Reasa) Oliver, III, Laurel, MD; James Oliver, Orlando; Sgt. A. J. (Courtney) Jackson, II, Orange Park; Larry Kirkland, Jr., Macon, GA; Anthony Canty, Hinesville, GA; Michael Canty, Jr., Orlando; Brothers, Darryl (Monica) Oliver, Palm Coast; Larry (Betty) Oliver, Fort Lauderdale; Sisters, Patricia Oliver (Clarence, Jr.) Robinson, Satsuma; Deborah Oliver (James) Jackson, Titusville; 12 grandchildren; Father-in-law, Dave Johns, Naples; Mother-in-law, Ella Williams, Palatka; Aunts & Uncles: Hiram K. (BlaunEva) Brewton, Washington, D.C., Rev. Emanuel (Pauline) Oliver , St. Augustine; Elzora Brown, Jacksonville; Alfreda (Robert) Young, St. Petersburg; Leona Oliver, Putnam Hall; Yvonne Freeman, Palatka; Gwendolyn (Rev. Johnnie) Butts, San Mateo; Special Niece: Jordin Sinai Walker, East Palatka; Neice: Ashley Nikol Oliver, Palatka; Nephews: Bryan Jermaine Robinson - St. Croix, VI; Christopher JaVahn Robinson, Greenville, SC; Jarvis Williams, Jr., Jacksonville; and a host of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Leon (Loretta) Johns, Birmingham, AL; Cynthia (Fredrick) Bennett, Oklahoma City, OK; Kathy Hill, Izell (Monica) Hendrith, and Michelle Johnson, all of Palatka; Nancy (Jeff) Bozeman, Fairburn, GA; Roney Johns, Amityville, NY; numerous loving cousins, devoted neighbors, co-workers and friends, especially his lifelong friend, Larry Manley, Savannah, GA. Visitation of family and friends will be 3-5 p.m. Friday, February 21st at "Flagg's Chapel of Serenity" and from 6-8 p.m., at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 117 Hart Street, East Palatka (Federal Point). The funeral cortege will assemble at Palatka High School at 10:20 a.m. Saturday. Homegoing Celebration will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22nd at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, 4909 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, Reverend Karl N. Flagg, Pastor. Reverend Johnnie Butts, Pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, is the Eulogist. Reverend Alvin Oliver, pastor of St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church, Melrose, is presiding. Interment will be in Federal Point Cemetery.