Mr. Oliver Smith
(August 16, 1947 - June 5, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, June 11, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3893 Savannah Highway, North, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, June 12, 2026 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Monday, June 15, 2025 / 10:00 A.M. / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Deepest condolences to the Smith family. Oliver and I attended elementary school, middle school, and graduated with the class of 1966 from C.A. Johnson High School. We grew up in the neighborhood of Starks Terrace and share so many fun memories. Rest in peace.
Audrey and Family, my Prayers and Condolences are with you and your family. I was just looking for someone else and Oliver had passed. You have my continued Prayers for you and your entire family. 🙏
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Oliver. We were classmates from Middle School through High School! He was very nice and a true gentleman! Condolences to his family and friends! R.I.P. 🙏🏽🌹
I had the opportunity to work with Flash at UPS for a few years. Flash was one of the good guys a straight shooter.
What I remembered most about Flash was how he enjoyed those fish sandwiches from Noons Restaurant every Friday after work.
God needed another angel.
RIP my friend and I’ll see you on the other side.
Kenneth Bradley
Prince George, VA,
Audrey May Your Family find Peace and Comfort Oliver was a good person and always spoke good about people He will be greatly missed
Audrey we extend to you & the entire Smith family our Condolences. Our prayers are with you today and forever more.
Jay and Marilyn Irick
Audrey we extend to you & the entire Smith family our Condolences. Our prayers are with you today and forever more.
Jay and Marilyn Irick
My friend, My Mentor and fellow Marine. I will miss you “Gunny” – Semper Fi
My sincere condolences to Audrey and family. Peace of the Lord Be With You.
To the family of Mr Oliver Smith sorry for your loss may God continue blessing you and may he rest in peace
Sincere Condolences to Soror Audrey & her family, hold on to your precious memories, Oliver & l we’re classmates of CAJ”66.
Sympathy and condolences from my family
It was an honor for you to serve as chaplain my tenure as state commander
You will be missed
Flash and I worked together at UPS in Columbia and Sumter, where I was the Center Manager. Flash was a man that always had a smile to greet you. A hard worker who required little or no supervision. We were both Vietnam Veterans and Comrades at the VFW Post 4262. A giant of a man and friend who was always dedicated and loyal to others, he will truly be missed. Audrey, you and the kids lost more than a man, he was everything to your family. Keep the Faith and be Strong. This is a big loss to all of us. God Bless
I always considered Oliver the dad I never had and big brother. We had some the best times of my entire life at the VFW Post 4262 and he will be forever missed. Mrs. Audrey will always be a part of the Myers Family.
RIP and Job well done.
I went to Fairwold Junior High and CA Johnson High Schools with Oliver. We both served in Vietnam and ended up being volunteers for our South Carolina Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Oliver you will surely be missed by me and many others. You sat the standard for giving back and advocating that all veterans deserve the benefits promised for defending our country in war time. Your old buddy and classmate from the good old days. You did your Best !! See you on the other side. Rest In Peace my Brother !!!
I worked with ” Flash” at UPS for 28 yrs. He was an excellent employee and hard worker. Very enjoyable to be around. He was also a fellow Marine. Semper Fi. He will be missed. May God comfort his family.
I worked with Flash in Sumter SC at UPS for a few years, he was one of the best. So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family.
Our deepest sympathies go out the family of Deacon Oliver Smith. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. The Whitlock~Ginn Family. Rev. Alvin Raymond, President.
To Mrs Audrey Smith and Family, Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your Family.
To the Smith Family,
I extend my deepest condolences for your loss. Oliver was a dear friend and will be greatly missed at the American Legion.
To the Smith Family,
I extend my deepest condolences. Oliver was a good friend and he will be dearly missed at the American Legion.
Ms.Frances Burt Paul and family. To the family and friends of Mr.Oliver Smith. Sincere sympathy and prayers as you journey through We all grew up in Starks Terrace Community.
The Morris family extends our deepest condolences and prayers to Mrs. Audrey Smith and family.
My deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers.
My condololences to my comrade , friend and classmate
Condolences to the family and friends. I met Oliver at Pine Grove Baseball field. Oliver loved sandlot sports. We crossed paths again in Post 4262. His loyalty to the values of this organization could not be matched. I started Memorial Day services in 2001. Oliver was dedicated to the good of his country. He assisted thru 2016. God loved Oliver’s service attitude and needs him at Home. Good Night Comrade, see you in the great
Wakening.
Oliver, rest in peace and may your family find peace in knowing, others care.
Oliver and I were church members years ago at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hampton SC. The memories I share with him is his father, Dea. Berry Smith, sister Neicy Smith and brother Wilbur Smith along with other relatives. We all were a close-knit family who all got along very well with each other.
The last time I spoke with he and his wife were at a function at Mt. Olive and we so enjoyed ourselves. Oliver, rest now, your work here is done.
Loretta Moore-Brown & Family
Hampton
When I first came to Columbia and met Audrey and Oliver I saw a beautiful couple and family. It has never changed all these years. God bless this family in their time of loss.
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Saddened to hear we have lost a Brother in Christ and a fellow UPS driver. I worked with Flash for over 30 years in Sumter. Always had a positive attitude and was loved by his customers and fellow employees..
I will miss you my friend .
Kevin
My sincere Condolences to Oliver’s family and friends! We grew up together in The Starks Terrace Neighborhood & have remained friends throughout! May Allah God Be Pleased with him! May you Rest In Peace and Paradise!
Flash was one of the men I admired and looked up to at UPS. He gave me sone wise advice on several occasions. He had such a bright disposition.
Flash was one of the men I looked up to at UPS. I remember several of his words of wisdom. He had such a bright disposition.
To familyMr. Oliver Smith you have My deepest sympathy may God bless you though this Difficult time 🙏🌹we were classmates jr. High school graduation in 1966 from CA Johnson May he Rip 🙏
My heart goes out to all family and friends of Oliver. He was a friend and mentor, I will miss him. My love to Audrey. May you find peace in the Lord.
My sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved husband.
Sorry to hear of Flashes passing.I worked with him for 28 years and truly enjoyed all the years I knew him. He was a great Man.
I will keep you all in my prayers
Condolences to the Smith family. Oliver was like a brother to the Dinkins siblings since elementary school. We will miss our loving brother.
On behalf of the members of st.Luke’s Espiscopal Church we extend our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife Audrey, children and grandchildren. Oliver was an outstanding husband,father and grandfather. Oliver will be truly miss by his devoted family.We will lift the family up in our prayers.
We have truly lost one of the good guys. I had the pleasure of working beside Oliver “Flash” Smith @ UPS in Sumter SC. He was an example to me as to what it was to be a hard working employee. A true friend and gentlemen. My condolences to his family.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. I will forever cherish the memory of Chaplain, Oliver Smith and the way he welcomed everyone. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
I am so sorry to have lost my good friend and comrade Oliver Smith his mentorship to me first as a Veteran and then as State Chaplain was something I will always be proud of. He always had a kind word and a helping nature for all Veterans. Rest in Peace my friend heaven is what we all are working toward and you have gained residence.
Matthew 25:23chapter context similar meaning copy save
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
SC VFW State Chaplain Wilton Fowler