Oliver Peasley

Oliver Dale Peasley, 53, of Orange passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, at Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur.

Oliver was born Oct. 12, 1961 in Orange, to Frances Ann (Garlington) and David Lee Peasley. He was a member of Harvest Chapel Church, where he was a deacon in the church, Sunday school teacher and also taught a historical class on the Bible. Oliver enjoyed working on genealogy, taking photography and studying history on his computer. Oliver was a loving person with a big smile, who will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, David L. Peasley.

Oliver is survived by his mother, Ann Peasley of Orange; sister, Jaeva Peasley of Orange; brothers, David D. Peasley of Brooklyn, OH and Curtis Peasley and wife, Iva of Orange; aunt, Sharla Goodyear and husband, Jerry. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Dene' Hollier, Amber Olsen, Amanda Peasley, David Peasley, Dacia Bush, Audrey Webster, Katelyn Peasley, Tyler Peasley, Bryce Peasley and 11 great nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, Dec. 1, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 11:00 am at the funeral home, with Sister Ruth Burch officiating. A private burial will be held by the family at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.