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

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 Kynleigh
                       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, Pedo 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 Our Daddy

Our daddy 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 us 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 was our hero and our first love. The first man who showed us what strength, faith, and integrity look like. The first man who made us 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.

Daddy, thank you for loving God.

Thank you for loving your family.

Thank you for being our hero.