He was preceded in death by his wife Edna Olive of 48 years and his son Kevin Wayne Olive. He is survived by his daughter Sharon Olive Koch and husband Michael of Sugar Land, Texas; grandchildren Laura K. Koch, Lisa M. Feller, Eric M. Koch, Rebecca E. Koch and great-grandson Kai Michael Koch. Charles proudly served his country in the Army as a Technician Fifth Grade, Company B. 300th Engineers during the battle of D-Day, Omaha Beach, Normandy France, Ardennes-Battle of the Buldge, Rhineland and Liberator of Dachau Concentration Camp. During his campaigns he received the medals of Marksman Rifle 1, "EAME" Campaign Medals with 5 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medals, two Purple Hearts and WW II Victory Medal. After an honorable discharge he returned to Houston, Texas, to start his career as a commercial artist working for the U.S. Post Office. He was honored for his creation of "Mr. Zippy" which was the formal introduction to today's zip codes. Charles was an avid artist, bowler and coin collector. He retired from the Postal Service later in his life. He was a quiet man who was always known for his sweet smile and was called "Buddy" by his family and "Charley" from his friends and "grandpa Charles" by his great-grandson Kai.
He was preceded in death by his wife Edna Olive of 48 years and his son Kevin Wayne Olive. He is survived by his daughter Sharon Olive Koch and husband Michael of Sugar Land, Texas; grandchildren Laura K. Koch, Lisa M. Feller, Eric M. Koch, Rebecca E. Koch and great-grandson Kai Michael Koch. Charles proudly served his country in the Army as a Technician Fifth Grade, Company B. 300th Engineers during the battle of D-Day, Omaha Beach, Normandy France, Ardennes-Battle of the Buldge, Rhineland and Liberator of Dachau Concentration Camp. During his campaigns he received the medals of Marksman Rifle 1, "EAME" Campaign Medals with 5 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medals, two Purple Hearts and WW II Victory Medal. After an honorable discharge he returned to Houston, Texas, to start his career as a commercial artist working for the U.S. Post Office. He was honored for his creation of "Mr. Zippy" which was the formal introduction to today's zip codes. Charles was an avid artist, bowler and coin collector. He retired from the Postal Service later in his life. He was a quiet man who was always known for his sweet smile and was called "Buddy" by his family and "Charley" from his friends and "grandpa Charles" by his great-grandson Kai.
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