Tom Oliver, age 83 of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. Burial will follow in the Fentress Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.

Tom is survived by his:
Daughters, Tonya Oliver
Ruby Crisp and husband Dennis
Tate Murphy
Son, Joseph Oliver
Grandchildren, Seth Crabtree and wife Emma
Jackson Crabtree and wife Kathryn
Johnathan Murphy and wife Amanda
Taylor Murphy and wife Mary
Garrett Crisp and wife Kayleigh
Madison Crisp Linginfelter and husband Robbie
Lucas Lloyd and wife Gracie
Megan Oliver and Haden
Thomas Oliver
Great Grandchildren, Mac, Grace Ann and Olive Crabtree
Sisters, Patsy Magnusson
Helen Wagner
Brother-in-law, Randy Hambel
A host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends

He is preceded in death by his:
Wife, Mariann Oliver
Mother of his Girls, Rowena Manning
Ex-wife, Marilyn Edwards
Son, Thomas Oliver
Granddaughter, Kaitlyn Oliver
Parents, Joe and Vera (Delk) Oliver
Brothers, R.B, Aaron, Pete, Ray, John, Bill, Pea Do and Chester
Sisters, Lois Clayburn, Ruby “Bobbie” Stephens, and Barbara Hambel

Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown is in charge of services for Tom Oliver of Jamestown.

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Funeral Tribute for My Father

My dad loved God, his family, and restoring old vehicles. Those three things tell you almost everything about him.  There was no place in the world he wanted to be other than Jamestown, TN.

He was our hero. Our protector. A wise man with a quiet strength and a wonderful sense of humor. He had a way of making you feel safe just by being there.

He was genuine — what you saw was what you got. Honest. Steady. Faithful.

He was a master mechanic, a builder, a man who believed in doing things the right way. Self-taught and determined, there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix. Whether it was an engine, a home project, or a problem in someone’s life, he would roll up his sleeves and get to work.

He had a huge heart. He loved deeply and showed it in the ways that mattered — through hard work, sacrifice, guidance, and quiet acts of kindness.

And yes, he was handsome — but more than that, he was beautiful in character.

He is my hero and my first love. The first man who showed me what strength, faith, and integrity look like. The first man who made me feel cherished and protected.

We will miss his wisdom, his humor, his steady hands, and his steady heart. But we carry him with us — in our faith, in our work, in our love for one another.

Dad, thank you for loving God.

Thank you for loving your family.

Thank you for being our hero.