Rodger Lee Smith

Rodger Lee Smith, age 80 of Floyd, Va. passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, with his children by his side. Born on July 5, 1944, he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather known for his love of God, his family, hunting, fishing, golfing, and Nascar. He had a passion for refurbishing antique radios, and loved wood working. Graduating from Shawsville High School in 1962, he spent most of his working years as a supervisor at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant where he retired in 1999. 

He was preceded in death by his spouses, Clara East Smith and Mabel Delaney Smith, his parents, Alfred and Annie Smith, sister, Phyllis Hall, and brother, Jimmy Smith. 

He is survived by his children; Gene Woolwine (Teresa), Melissa Elliott (Joey), Kim Bailey (Ken). Grandchildren, Amber Piland, Brandon Alderman, Austin Alderman, Brett Elliott, Paul Davis, Haley Hunt, Victoria Hunt, Clara Hunt, Kenny Bailey, Tamara Bailey, Amber Bailey, and Chelsea McGuire as well as 24 great-grandchildren.

 Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:00pm from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Rev. Neal Turner officiating. Internment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Carilion Hospice for their support and care.