Donald Lee Oliff 84 of Plantation, FL passed away January 16, 2019 at Gold Coast Hospice after a long fight with cancer.
Born May 27, 1934 in Washington, D.C. to William and Nellie. Married to Katherine Bacon on September 5, 1953. Served in the United States Navy. Retired from Broward General Hospital after 42 years of service 1958- 2000. Don enjoyed bowling in the Broward General Hospital league and horse shoe throwing and later making and selling crafts.
Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Donald “Skip” Jr (Lisa), Janis, Scott (Maria), and Tracy (Matt); grandchildren, Brandon (Joy), Jason, Elizabeth, Kristen, Caitlin, Dawn and Bradley; great-grandchildren, Jace, Arionna, Landen and George. Don was preceded in death by parents William and Nellie siblings William, Doris and Jaqueline.
A private memorial will be held by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel.
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dennis knox (Lake Placid Florida)
January 23, 2019, 12:00 am
Don was a great neighbor, Workmate, friend but more importantly a greater family man. Your one of the ‘good’ guys Don. Your gonna be missed. God’s warmth.
Lois Reagan (Oliff) (Rock Hill,SC)
January 23, 2019, 12:00 am
Many prayers for the family are being sent out! He was a wonderful Man!!
Nancy and Terry Bartman and family (Monongahela, Pa)
January 24, 2019, 12:00 am
Dear Tracy, Matt and Family, so sorry to hear that your father, grandfather has passed away. You are in our thoughts and prayers.