Upcoming Events
Dec
17
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, North Dayton
4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424
Send FlowersDec
17
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, North Dayton
4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424
Send FlowersDec
22
Graveside service
9:00 a.m.
Dayton National Cemetery
4400 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428
Send FlowersServices provided by
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - North Dayton ChapelOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.
Roger L. Smith Obituary
Roger "Rog" Lee Smith, age 76 of Clayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on December 12, 2025. He was born August 8, 1949 in Zanesville, Ohio son of the late Arthur and Louvina Smith.
Roger was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He lived a great purposeful life, devoted to special education and finance. Roger was a United States Air Force Veteran who proudly served his country. He was a faithful member of Shiloh Church for many years. He was a Cleveland Browns Football fan who enjoyed going to the games as often as he could. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Fonda Smith; sons, Scott (Rebecca) Smith of North Carolina and Kevin (Kristen) Smith of Indiana; several grandsons; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 10am to 11am at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424. A funeral service will follow beginning at 11am.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9am at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio.
To share a memory of Roger or to leave a special message for his family, please sign the online guestbook provided.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45424
People and places connected with Roger L.
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Roger L. Smith
Make a Donation
in Roger L. Smith's name
How to support Roger L.'s loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Roger L. Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Dec
17
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, North Dayton
4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424
Send FlowersDec
17
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, North Dayton
4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424
Send FlowersDec
22
Graveside service
9:00 a.m.
Dayton National Cemetery
4400 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428
Send FlowersServices provided by
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - North Dayton ChapelOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.