Ronald Blaine Oliver

It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ronald Blaine Oliver announces his passing from this life on June 3, 2018, at the age of 59.

Ronald’s family is honoring his wishes of cremation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Blaine was born in Lafayette to Theodore Oliver, Jr. and Mercedes V. Guidry Oliver Hebert on Sept. 3, 1958. He was a boat captain. He played in the Oliver Brothers Band in his younger days. He liked to be on the water, playing his guitar and loved music.

Blaine is survived by his three daughters, Christa (Brandon) of Crowley, Lani (Michael) of Clinton, Ind., and June of Dutchtown; one stepdaughter, Sophie (Terrell, Jr.) and their four children, of Sulphur; brother, Rodney, Sr. of Mermentau; nephew, Rodney, Jr.; and his eight grandchildren, Jesi, Savage, Chaya, Abel, Brast, Landon, Bradley and Carson.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Theodore “Teddy” Oliver, III; his niece, Brittany Oliver; maternal grandparents, Chester and Mercedes; and his paternal grandparents, Theo, Sr. and Lucy.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made help with his funeral expenses.

To extend online condolences, please visit www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.