BOYKINS – Gene A. Oliver, 79, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. He was a native of Washington, NC & a Coast Guard Veteran. He was predeceased by his son Buster Oliver.

Gene is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anne Kelley Oliver; 2 sons, Don Oliver and fiancé, Jennifer Keeney, Randy Oliver & wife, Cindy; 3 grandchildren, Zachary Oliver, Aimee Williams & Heather Boyd; 5 great-grandchildren & 3 siblings, Bob Oliver, Mae Baker & Warren Oliver.

A graveside service was held at noon Monday, November 11, 2013 in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Portsmouth Sunday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. & they suggest memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.