Rodger L. Smiley, 59, of Landisburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born on October 19, 1956 in Carlisle, and is a son of Opal Y (Paulus) Smiley of Shermans Dale and the late Harold R. Smiley.

Rodgergraduated from West Perry High School. He was employed with Nestle-Purina Co. in Mechanicsburg for many years. Rodger was a member of Landisburg Church of God. He loved watching NASCAR and enjoyed detailing cars.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debra A. (Beam) Smiley, two sons; Jeremy M. Smiley (Grace)of Rochester, NH and Alex B. Smiley (Jen)of Duncannon, one sister, Darla R. Lupfer of Shermans Dale, two brothers, Kevin J. Smiley (Teresa) of Shermans Dale and Darrell L. Smiley (Lisa) of Mechanicsburg, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother-in-law, Dennis Lupfer.

A viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016 followed by funeral services at 12:00 p.m. in the Bible Baptist Church, 1757 New Bloomfield Rd., New Bloomfield, with Pastor Trevor Lightner officiating. Burial will be in Shermans Dale Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be the National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.