Mr. Kenneth "Jim" Oliver age 70, of West Jefferson died on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Oliver was born on July 19, 1941 in Ashe County, NC to Roscoe and Ruth Stamper Oliver. Mr. Oliver worked for Thomasville Furniture for 42 years. He was a member of Flat Grove Baptist Church. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family & friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day, Rev. Joey McClure and Rev. Tommy Dollar. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, August 12, 2011 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mr. Oliver is survived by: Wife, Anna Lee Richardson Oliver, two sons, Randall Oliver, Timothy Oliver both of Lansing, three brothers, Johnny Oliver of Clemons, NC, Jerry Oliver of Jefferson, Jay Oliver of Lansing, one sister, Judy Miller of Millers Creek, NC also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to High Country Health Care Hospice P.O. Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Oliver's arangaments.