Roger K. Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Roger K. Smith in New York, New York, who passed away on May 23, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roger K. Smith to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Roger may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Smith and Annamae Smith (Zeliff); and his significant other Jeffrey G. Whitney. He is survived by: his sister Linda (John Van Derslice); his nephews, Christian Van Derslice (Eileen) and Kurt Van Derslice (Elisabeth); his great-nieces, Emma and Louisa; and his great-nephew William.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at http://www.stjude.org, or Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) at https://gmhc.org.
