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Roderick “Rick” Gordon Smith, 78 of Cutler, OH, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2026, while recovering from an injury in Columbus, Ohio. He was born June 21, 1948, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late John Howard and Bernetice Williams Smith.
Roderick graduated from Belpre High School in 1966 and served in the United States Navy as part of the U.S. Naval construction force, or the “Seabees.” He married the love of his life, Sherry Smith, on September 12, 1975. Roderick retired from Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 after 40 years of service. He was a boy scout and a life-long member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed gardening, living in the country, and being with family. Roderick loved doing crosswords and watching videos on his tablet. He was also an avid reader, a passion that he passed on to his children. He dedicated himself to supporting his family and was a caregiver for both his wife and his mother.
Roderick is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sherry Lynn “Mouse” Shaver Smith, his son Isaac John Smith (Gina Livingston-Smith) of Columbus, OH, his daughter, Dr. Cassie Lynn Smith (Renaudt Nunez) of Austin, TX, and three brothers: Howard Michael Smith (Beverly) of Belpre, John Stephen Smith (Tina) of Farmville, Virginia, and Rodney Keith Smith of Williamstown.
Funeral services will be Thursday 1:00 PM at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Reverend Phillip Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 PM and on Thursday from 12:00 -1:00 PM.
Online guests may send condolences to the family by visiting www.LeavittFuneralHome.