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ROGER SMITH

Roger A, Smith, 71, of Mulkeytown, Illinois, was born May 19th, 1950 in Martins Ferry, Ohio and passed away on July 18th, 2021 at his home.

Roger proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He worked and retired as a coalminer; he took great pride in his work.

He preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Becky D. (Vanest) Smith; his parents William B. Smith and Evelyn E. (Vierheller) Smith; Grandparents, Benjamin L. Smith and Nancy J. (Dugan) Smith, Henry F. Vierheller and Clara A. (Gockstetter) Vierheller.

Surviving Roger are his siblings, Gary Smith, Sheridan (Brenda) Smith, Roland (Julie) Smith. Children, Tina (Mark) Biby, Valerie (Randy) Walters, Benjamin (Robin) Smith; six grandchildren, five step- grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

A visitation for Roger will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 12:00 P.M.- 1:00 P.M. at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL.

A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation, at 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Hei- ghts, IL, where military honors will be rendered.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lakeviewfuneralhm. com.