Oliver "Buster"

Dilligard

Oliver "Buster" Dilligard Jr. was born on Thursday, April 13, 1939, in Jamestown, South Carolina. He was one of four sons born to Oliver "Automobile" Dilligard and Lucille Hallback Dilligard Richardson. Buster was raised by his beloved grandmother, Clarinda Hallback. He entered eternal rest on Monday, August 3, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver "Automobile " Dilligard, and his mother, Lucille Hallback Dilligard Richardson; his stepfather, Daniel Richardson; brothers, Theodore Dilligard, Joseph Dilligard, and Robert Dilligard.

Buster leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Elizabeth Smith Dilligard; his children, Patricia Jordan (Vernon), Lisa Thompson, Gloria Jean Dilligard, Oliver Dilligard Jr., Donald Dilligard, and all those whom he lovingly claimed as his children.

He is also survived by his siblings: Blondel Cromwell, Kathleen McKinnon, Richardine Parks (Robert), Julia Simmons, and Mary Lou Cobb; and sister-in-law, Ella M. Dilligard.

Buster leaves behind a large and loving family, including his grandchildren, Michael, Dwayne, Charles, Kimberly, Khadijah, Anderson, Michael Jr., Christina, Srivan, Shanice, Ciara, Maryana, Isaiah, Lisa, Superior, Francine, and the many others he proudly called his grandchildren. He also leaves numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, along with countless family members and friends whose lives he touched.

Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, August 15, 2026
11:00 AM
Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel
2119 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29405

The Service will be LIVE-STREAMED via the Smith-McNeal Funeral Home FACEBOOK PAGE!