DOVER - Louis C. Oliphant of Dover, passed away, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Capitol Nursing Home. He was 85. Mr. Oliphant was born October 9, 1930 in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence Alfonzo Oliphant and Irene Carroll Oliphant. He served in the United States Army for two years. Mr. Oliphant worked in construction, remodeling and general contracting mostly in the Dover area, but had worked in the surrounding area as well. He enjoyed NASCAR especially watching Dick Trickle. Mr. Oliphant loved to hunt in Maine for deer and bear. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Dover. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Tom and George Oliphant. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joyce Rebecca Rhodes Oliphant of Dover; daughter, Pam Antal and her husband Ray of Dover; granddaughters, Stephanie Black and Heather Parkhurst; great grandchildren, Kalib Parkhurst, Edyn Poole, and twins, Sydnie and Troy Focht; in-laws, Bill and Sandy Rhodes and Carolyn Rhodes; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163. Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.