Mr. Roger Lee Smith
July 13, 1943 - December 15, 2021
Roger Lee Smith, 78, of DeWitt died December 15, 2021. He was born in DeWitt to Leonard and Violet Wegert Smith. Roger was a lifelong resident of Arkansas County. He worked for many years as a crop duster and electrician. Roger enjoyed being a duck guide with his brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joyce Steward. Roger is survived by his wife of 58 years Martha Parker Smith; children Charlotte "Shaye" Smith of Murfreesboro, TN, Roger Allen Smith of Ruston, LA, and Jon Smith (Toshia) of DeWitt; grandchildren Makenzie Smith, Addison Smith, Taylor Dillion, and Tylan Dillion; great grandson Levi Boyd; two brothers Thomas Ray Smith of DeWitt and Richard Smith of Maumelle; and two sisters Mary Lehmann of McGehee and Carolyn Nelson (Jim) of Topeka, KS. Visitation will be 1:00p.m. December 17 at Essex Funeral Home with funeral services following at 2:00. Burial will be in DeWitt Cemetery.
Roger Lee Smith, 78, of DeWitt died December 15, 2021. He was born in DeWitt to Leonard and Violet Wegert Smith. Roger was a lifelong resident of Arkansas County. He worked for many years as a crop duster and electrician. Roger enjoyed... View Obituary & Service Information