Roger Lynn Smart, 67 of Anacoco, Louisiana passed away from this life on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Roger was born October 17, 1957, to Robert and Claudia Smart in Leesville, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Anacoco High School.

After graduating high school he went on to work at Valley Electric, later SWEPCO, for 36 years as a lineman and district manager. He then went on to work at Merchants & Farmers Bank for the last 12 years.

His civic contributions to his community were endless.  He served as Constable for Vernon Parish for 22 years. He also served as a Board Member at the West Louisiana Water Board. He was a Charter Member of the Anacoco Lions Club and served as Lion President for 2 years. He enjoyed volunteering his time at the Louisiana Lions Camp. As a matter of fact, he spent most of his time helping others. If someone was in need, he was there lending a helping hand or organizing fundraisers to ease the burdens of others. He was a friend to everyone and would sacrifice himself to help those less fortunate. He truly had a heart of gold.

He was a family man and received much joy from being Papa to his beautiful granddaughters.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Claudia Smart, his son Ronald Lynn Smart, and his brother, Dale Smart.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Roger Smart and wife Barbara of Anacoco; his sisters, Marie Thornton and husband Tex of Anacoco, and Joyce Slaughter and husband Richard of Anacoco; his brothers, Bobby Smart and wife Pam of Anacoco, and Thomas Smart and wife Becky of Anacoco;  granddaughters, Nicole Whelan and husband Eric of Natchitoches, and Ashlee Smart of Anacoco; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and his special companion of 27 years, Margaret Glaspie, as well as a host of extended family and friends.

A celebration of Roger’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Old Anacoco Baptist Church. Graveside will follow at Old Anacoco Cemetery.

Final Thoughts in the words of Roger himself, “It is what it is, Ke-mo sah-bee.” Even though our hearts are hurting, we know this is not goodbye, but see you later.