Elias Edward Oliver

Elias “Eli” Oliver 87 of LaPlata, MD passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2025 in White Plains, MD.

Eli was born on March 22, 1938 in Chaptico, MD to the late Elias and Sally Oliver. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Edward H. Oliver, Luke William Oliver and Roger Lee Oliver; sisters, Mary Goddard and Margie Sterling.

He is survived by his sisters, Sally C. Thompson and Peggy Drinks (Joe); nephew, J. Hoover Thompson (Nancy), Michael Oliver (Lisa); niece, Brenda Garner (Norman) and many other nieces and nephews.

Eli retired in October 2021 from Hawthorne Country Club where he was the Golf Course Superintendent for over 55 years. He served in the US Army reserves receiving the rank of PVT in 1961. He enjoyed hunting, Sunday supper with his brothers and Christmas Eve with his sisters Sally and Peggy.

The family will receive friends on Friday November 7, 2025 from 9 to 10 am at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home (211 St. Mary’s Ave. LaPlata, MD 20646). Funeral services will be held at 11 am at the Christ Church Chaptico (25390 Maddox Rd. Chaptico, MD 20621). Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Thompson, Tony Garner, Nicholas Thompson, Michael Oliver, Timmy Drinks and Dennis Stansbury.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Christ Church Chaptico (P.O. Box 8 Chaptico, MD 20621).

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