Oliver Smith Jr.
Showell

Oliver “Buddy” Smith Jr., age 85, of Showell, died Friday, May 30, 2025 at University of Maryland in Baltimore. He was born in Bishopville and was the son of the late John Oliver Smith Sr. and Ethel Anna (Smith) Smith.

He was a grain and poultry farmer and owner and operator of Smith Farms. Oliver was a lifelong member of the Showell United Methodist Church and a former member of the Farm Bureau, Maryland Certified Seed dealer and Maryland Commercial Fishing Assoc.  He was a devoted husband, lifelong farmer and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and crabbing.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Janice McCabe Smith; three children, Charlese Smith, Dean O. Smith and wife Robin and Brian Smith and wife Sheri all of Bishopville; eight grandchildren, Tyler Smith (Katie), Olivia Tyndall (Matt), Erin Smith (Brett), Adam Smith, Sarah Smith, Emily Smith, Chris Boston and Brandon Boston; three great grandchildren, Garner Smith, Fletcher Smith and Addie Tyndall.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Naomi Taylor.

A funeral service was held Tuesday at Showell United Methodist Church, 10115 Pitts Road, Showell, MD. 21862.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Showell Vol. Fire Department, 11620 Worcester Hwy., Showell, Md. 21862 or Curtis United Methodist Church, 11808 Campbelltown Road, Bishopville, Md. 21813.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.