Joseph Richard Olivas IV

Joseph Richard Olivas IV

Jackson, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Joseph Richard Olivas IV, age 44, will be held 3:00 pm on Sunday May 17, 2026, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Olivas entered into rest on Tuesday May 12, 2026, at his residence. He was the son to Mr. Joseph (Rita) Richard Olivas III and Mrs. Nora Lujan Manning. Mr. Olivas was born in Tulare, CA, but spent most of his life in Alabama. He moved to the CSRA in 2002. Mr. Olivas enjoyed fixing and driving cars, watching Crimson Tide football, and watching movies. He enjoyed various musical artists, including ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elton John, and Leon Bridges. He was a great cook and was considered a grill master. During his younger years, he played recreational and high school baseball. Mr. Olivas had an infectious smile. He was fun loving, giving, and was always the life of the party. He was loved by his friends and family and will be deeply missed. Additional survivors include: his wife Kristy, Nailling, Jackson, SC; one brother John (Jynnifer) Atchison, Tulare, CA; two sisters Joana (Andre) Cheatham, Aiken, SC, and Jessica Olivas, Aiken, SC; three nephews Brennan Olivas, Raemond Bagley, and Mason Cheatham; four nieces Tea Olivas, Audriana Olivas, Kadence Olivas, and Andrea Chatham; two great nephews Brenna “Junior” and Romeo; three great nieces Aayla, Olivia, and Noelle; and his best friend Dangelo Lincoln, New Ellenton, SC. A visitation with the family will take place one hour prior to service at COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PKWY (118 BYPASS) AIKEN, SC 29801 803-648-7175. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Alzheimers Association alz.org. Please sign the online registry at www.colefuneralhomeinc.net.