Roger L. Smith

Roger L. Smith passed away on August 29, 2022 in Albany, Missouri. Roger was born July 18, 1960 to  Raymond and Luetta Smith of Albany, Missouri, who preceded him in death.

Roger lived his entire life in Albany, graduating from Albany High School in 1978 before entering the family business, Raymond Smith Body Shop, full-time, a job he held for over 40 years until his death.

Roger grew up frequenting the Grand River Bowling alley with his parents, which turned him into a talented and competitive bowler, bowling three perfect games with a score of 300, one 299 and one 298, respectively. Roger proudly wore one of his 300 game rings on his right hand, a warning to anyone who thought about challenging him to a match.

Similarly, Roger never turned down a game of pitch or dominoes. He passed on his love of playing pitch to his nieces and nephews, taking any opportunity he could to teach them the game, but didn’t hesitate to defeat his competition, no matter how little or cute.

Roger was a devoted supporter of his community and, on any given weekday or night, could be found at an Albany sporting event. He was also a friend to many who could count on him to bail them out of a jam no matter what time. When he was not supporting his favorite team or driving a wrecker, you would probably find him fishing on the river or hunting in the woods.

Roger is survived by his niece Alisha Dillivan of Blythedale, who was like a daughter, and her two daughters, Paizlee and Maicee, a brother and three sisters, Robert (Barb) Smith of Albany, Beverley(Steve) Brewington, Osage Beach, Barb (Tim) Shupe of Stanberry, and Lori (Jason) Nelson of Independence; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm followed by a memorial service on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11:00am. All services will be held at the Albany First Baptist Church, 805 US Hwy 136, Albany, MO.

Memorials may be made to the Roger Smith Memorial Fund in care of Roberson Polley Chapel, 403 N Hundley, Albany, Mo. 64402.  Online condolences can be made @ www.robersonpolleychapel.com