In the autumn of 2021, the life of Robert Joseph Oliver, a 33-year-old man from Lawton, Oklahoma, was tragically cut short. On October 2, 2021, Oliver, who was also known by the moniker 'Cloud 9, The Artist,' was killed in a shooting in his hometown. His death was the result of gun violence, a fact that rippled through his community and left his family grappling with a sudden and devastating loss.
Born in Altus, Oklahoma on July 7, 1988, Robert had been a resident of Lawton since 1992.
He was a graduate of Lawton High School, where he had been a multi-talented athlete, participating in basketball, football, wrestling, and track. His athletic prowess was such that he qualified for the Junior Olympics during his senior year. After graduation, he explored boxing and even attended firefighter school. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Robert discovered a passion for music in his teenage years, leading to the birth of his artistic persona, 'Cloud 9, The Artist,' in 2005.
Known as a loving son, father, and brother, Robert was remembered for his willingness to help anyone in need, even a stranger, without a moment's hesitation. He is survived by his children, his parents, and his siblings, who were left to mourn his untimely passing. In the wake of his death, his family expressed their profound grief and their unending search for answers, with a message in his obituary stating, 'Mama & I will NEVER quit looking for your murderer... We miss You... Your children miss You... Your Brothers & Sister miss You...'
To date, information regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the homicide of Robert Joseph Oliver has not been made publicly available. The investigation into his death remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones and the Lawton community, as they continue to hope for justice for a life taken too soon.
