Roger Steven “Ike” Smith was born on February 4th 1957 in Tahlequah, OK. The Lord called him home on June 30th 2021 at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 26 days. Ike was the third of five boys born to Floyd Dale and Genevieve “Jane” Buckner Smith.
He married Peggy Sue Mink on January 17th 1977. To this union came 5 children, Alex “Hoover” Mink, Damon Mink, Emily “Smith” Beaver, Roger Smith and Christy Smith.
Ike’s entire life was spent in construction, where he was an expert heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, rodeos and horses. He was the handiest handyman there ever was, if it was broke he would find a way to repair it. There was nothing more important to him than making sure his family was taken care of.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Genevieve Smith, two brothers Bob Smith and Gene Smith, and one grandson Trenton Beaver.
Left to mourn his passing is his wife Peggy Smith of the home, Alex Mink and wife Melinda, Damon Mink, all of Stilwell, Emily “Smith” Beaver and husband Hickory of Park Hill, OK and Roger Smith and wife Shawneen of Stilwell and Christy Smith also of Park Hill, OK. Fifteen grandchildren, Jake and Alyx Mink, Damon Jr., Lindsey Mink and William Sanders, MaKenzie and Megan Smith, Shaydia Beaver, Natalee and Kyle Smith, Tristan Brewer, Evan, Ivan, Emma and Emmy Smith all of Park Hill. Nine great-grandchildren, a sister in law Vickie Smith, a special “grandson” Tanner Keys. Two brothers, David Smith and wife Jean-Ann, Rick Smith and wife Brenda. A young man who held a place special place in his heart, Jesse Rivas. A host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends mourn his passing.
Visitation for Ike will be held on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Reed Culver Funeral Home from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Reed Culver Chapel.
Honorary pallbearers will be Alex Mink, Damon Mink, Roger Dale Smith, Jacob Mink, David Smith, Richard Smith, and Tanner Keys
