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Obituary For George Manning Olley

George Manning Olley SPARTANBURG, SC-- Mr. George Manning Olley, 79, peacefully entered rest on Saturday, November 1, 2014. George was born on September 19, 1935; he was the son of the late Manning and Alice Montgomery Olley. Mr. Olley was the husband of Mrs. Shirley Long Olley. George was retired from Spartanburg County School District 7, Spartanburg High School after more than twenty-five years of service. Left to cherish fond memories are: his devoted spouse of 52 years, Shirley; his loving children, Mary Alice Williams, Elizabeth 'Kitty' (Jeffery) Goforth, Lisa (Timothy) Wilburn, Lacey (Rennie) Davis, Tracey Olley, Ricky (Lisa) Long, Bobby (Denise) Olley, George (Rollette) Olley, William Olley and Jamie (Cynthia) Olley; his loving sister, Floree Parks; his cherished twenty-five grandchildren; his treasured fifteen great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. Olley was predeceased by his cherished grandchildren, Jeffery 'J.R.' Goforth, Jr. and Brittany Shaniece Goforth; and his loving siblings, Lore Olley and Walter Cannon. The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Goforth, Sr., 1310 Springfield Road, Boiling Springs, SC. J. W. Woodward Funeral Home

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I want to offer my prayers to the family during this difficult time. It may seem dreary right now, but find comfort in knowing that he has transitioned to a place of comfort and peace. Joy will come in the morning, so focus on the good times when your spirit is low.

- Jody

Mrs. Olley. Prayers and Sympathy to you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. May God grant you all peace.

- Carrie W.

George I know I can?ÇÖt make your pain go away, but I want you to know I?ÇÖm here with a shoulder or an ear or anything else you need. You and your family are in my prayers.

- Joseph

You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Maxie and family

- Maxie