Roger Lewis Smothermon was born on May 22, 1957 to Donald L Smothermon and Nellie R Allman. He passed away on September 28, 2017 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Donald Lee and Anna Lee Smothermon. He is survived by his mother, Rose Prevot of Lamar, MO; His sister, Terri Kleinmeier-King of Lamar, MO; His eldest son, Wesley Smothermon and wife, Sarah, their children, Hannah, Leela, Abbigail, Seth, Mary, and Naomi; and his youngest son, Brad Smothermon and children William and Jace. Roger was a lifelong resident of Kansas City. He worked for Research Medical Center from 1979-2014 as a maintenance engineer. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, barbequing, and spending time with his family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Floral Hills Funeral Home on October 26, 2017 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.