Roger A. Smith

December 31, 1951 - November 12, 2017

Roger A. Smith, age 65 of Farwell, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family and faithful sidekick Mya (Chihuahua). Roger was born the son of the late Manly George and Dorothy (Clark) Smith on December 31, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant. He had served his Country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Roger was united in marriage to Rita M. Whitlow on October 27, 1984. Along with becoming the husband to Rita, Roger instantly became the loving father to Rita’s six children who he thought of as his own. Roger had lived in the Clare area most of his life and had moved five years ago from Indiana to Farwell. Roger was an Electrician by trade and enjoyed farming and spending time with his family, especially while having a pig roast. Roger also loved having lunch on Saturdays with his brothers. He was a member of the Clare Farwell American Legion, the Clare V.F.W. and the Clare Moose Lodge. Roger is survived by his wife, Rita; children Dennis Wayne Whitlow and Robert Oakley Whitlow both of Terre Haute, Indiana, Melissa Ruth Carpenter, Rebecca Lynn Whitlow and Amanda Marii Whitlow all of Farwell and Ericca Marie Whitlow of Coleman; siblings Jack (Ginny), Gary (Penny), Wyman of Clare , Larry (Mary) of Saginaw, MarySue Carl of Tennessee, Pam (Les) Shaner of Mt. Pleasant and Judy Whitney of Clare also sister in laws Jill Smith, Julia (Paul) Vanstone of Naples, Florida, Evelyn Strother of Greencastle, Indiana, Terri (Joe) Dahlstrom of St Augustine Florida, Lucy Jane Arnold/Detro of Greencastle Indiana ; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and extended family members. Roger was predeceased by Father/Mother in law Paul (Ruth) Carpenter his brothers Dennis, Norman(Joyce) and Leo Smith, brother in laws Jim Carl, Maynard Keith Arnold, William Strother, Charles K. (Kay) Reberger ; Sister in law Elizabeth Ann Arnold In keeping with Roger’s wishes cremation has taken place with graveside/memorial service to take place at a later date. Arrangements were handled by the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home