Roger J. Smith, 69, passed away Dec. 12. Resident of Poulsbo area since 1983.

Born in Santa Cruz, Calif. U.S. Navy veteran, Vietnam War veteran, received two Purple Hearts. Retired in 1986 with the rank of chief petty officer.  Married Betty in 1966 he married Betty, with whom he had two children. They later divorced.  Following his Navy service, he worked for the Sage Corp-oration on Bain-bridge Island, retiring in 2007.

Loved working on his property, loved Western movies and was an avid Seattle Mariners fan. Remembered as a warm, caring man and wonderful son, father and friend.

Survived by his mother, Elmira-Lucy Smith; son, Scott Smith; daughter, Lucy Smith; brother, Kenneth Smith; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral was Dec. 20 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home, Bremerton.

— Family of Roger J. Smith