Roger Leland Smith

Funeral services for Roger Leland Smith, 76, of Greenville, TX, formerly of Edgewood, TX, are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Hiett’s Lybrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. 

Roger passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Greenville, TX.

Born on October 12, 1946, in Salina, KS, Roger Leland Smith was the son of Leland Ben Smith and Verna Elizabeth Linebarger Smith. He spent his formative years in Kansas and graduated from high school there. Roger proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.

In his early years, Roger married and was blessed with two sons, Michael and Rodney. Later in life, he married Mable Miller, and together they settled in Edgewood, TX, while raising her two children, Kerry and Darla. Roger dedicated his working years to Carrier Air Conditioner as a plant operator, eventually retiring from his professional career. He held strong to the Baptist faith.

Roger was a man of diverse interests. He found joy in following Nascar, watching various sports, and trying his luck with claw machines and scratch-off lottery tickets. Most importantly, his heart was deeply connected to his grandchildren, and he cherished their activities and sporting events.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Verna Smith, his beloved wife, Mable Smith, and his daughter, Darla Pearce.

He is survived by his sons, Rodney Smith of Emory, TX, Michael Smith of Rockwall, TX, and Kerry Foote and wife Tiffany of Tallahassee, FL. Roger also leaves behind a legacy of grandchildren, including Kerri Michelle Foote, Kimber Whitfield, Kara Dukes, Kristina Whitfield, Kyrie’ Foote, and Christian Foote, as well as numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. 

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