Oliver L. McCaffity

Oliver L. McCaffity Sr., son of the late Joseph and Orcana McCaffity, was born on May 22, 1954 in Ayden, North Carolina. Oliver was the youngest of five children, and was very close with his parents. When Oliver was six months old his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland. He was called Home to be with his Lord God Almighty peacefully in his home on January 6, 2017. Oliver affectionately known to his family and friends as Lamont or Bo was educated in the Baltimore City Public School system; He graduated from Edmondson Sr High school. He attended Bethune- Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida; Where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Oliver was a true believer that Knowledge is a power that no one can take from you. He stressed the importance of education to his children every chance he could. In the 1970’s Oliver married his first wife Ada McCaffity, from their union a son was created in his namesake in May 1973. Although Oliver and Ada were married for a short time, the love they shared for Oliver Jr., affectionately known as Tinkie, was evident. In 2002, both Oliver and Ada suffered from a broken heart when Tinkie passed away suddenly. Oliver enlisted in United States Marines Corp in 1972, earned many accolades and advanced in rank as a Lance Corporal. During his enlistment, he worked as an Embassy Guard during the Vietnam War. Oliver was a God -Fearing man. He was raised Catholic and as an adult kept a faithful relationship with his father God. One of his favorite Bible verses 2 Corinthians 7, “…Walk by faith, not by sight…” In 1982, Oliver met Francine while working at Montgomery Ward. Not only was he intelligent, he was also incredibly handsome, something that made Francine attracted to him. In 1983, Francine decided to share her 1st son Quincy and Oliver decided to share his 1st son Tinkie and became a family. In 1986 the couple welcomed I’Dreamer into the world. The following year Oliver and Francine became one and from their union two more children were created Aaron and Ariel. Oliver became a Masonic Brother in 1989, he took great pride in being a Mason and was a great representation of the Brotherhood. That same year he was employed by the United States Postal Office, he ended his Post office career due to an injury he sustained at work. Oliver also worked as a Military Liaison with MEPs. In 2007, Oliver began working for Maryland Department of Transportation Authority as a Highway Operations Technician, he loved his job and went to work every day until he retired in 2014. Oliver carried himself as distinguished gentleman, He was very mild mannered and respectful. He loved his family dearly. Family was everything to Oliver, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Although he loved all his grandchildren, He shared a very special relationship with his youngest granddaughter, Taytumn. Oliver loved his children with every ounce of his soul. He was a true family man. Oliver was a great cook, he enjoyed waking up his family with the aroma of bacon, eggs and grits. He also was known as the Grill master; he loved cooking on his grill and spending time on his deck. Oliver leaves to Honor his memory his Wife, Francine; sons Quincy, Aaron; Daughters I’Dreamer and Ariel; daughter-in-law Tiasha; and son-in-law Tucker; grandchildren Kaneshia, (Rochelle) Jelicia, Quincy Jr., Leslie, Tyrell and Taytumn; great-granddaughter; Legacie; sister, Minister Janice Edwards; brother, James McCaffity (Tony); sister-in-laws Marie Byam, Loretta Wilson, Ann “Lump” Clark, Ethel “Jennetta” Kingwood (Chop), Carolyn Kingwood, Lashawn’ Alford, and Veronica Ingram “Ronnie” whom he shared a very special relationship; brother-in-laws, Harold Alford, Oliver Byam, Donald Ingram, and Jerrod Wilson; special Godson, Tavon Burrell; and a host of aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

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Oliver L. McCaffity

May 22, 1954 - January 6, 2017