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Arlie Columbus “Roscoe” Smith
May 9, 1940
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October 21, 2019
Arlie Columbus “Roscoe” Smith, 79, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Scott Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1940 in Combs, Kentucky, the son of the late Arlie Clay Smith and Mary Jane (Pressnell) Smith-Coda. Roscoe served in the military as a RCT (E-1) in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he attended Jeffersontown Vocational School in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. Roscoe retired in 1995 as a welder and painter for the old International Harvester, now known as Navistar International, where he worked for 25 years and was a proud member of the United Auto Workers Union. He attended the Free Gospel Fellowship Church in Pekin, Indiana, loved music and was a talented singer, played the guitar, the harmonica and also enjoyed photography. Roscoe was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry James Smith and Sherman Coda and two sisters, Mary Belle Proffit and Maude D. Luc. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dorothy J. (Turner) Smith; a son, David Brian Smith of Bloomington, Indiana; a daughter, Elizabeth J. Griffin of Salem, Indiana; a sister, Flossie L. Clark and husband Darrell of Deep Gap, North Carolina and two grandchildren, Katie Griffin and Damon Michael Hemingway. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.
From: Donnie Combs
Sorry to hear of Roscoe’s passing. I grew up with him and knew of his musical talent. Wish the family well.
From: Connie Sizemore
My sincerest condolences to the Smith family. I am June's daughter.
From: Caroline (Jenny) Jackson
Prayers to the family an friends! I have a lot of fond memories growing up with Janie an staying with them! They are truely great people! My thoughts are with you all in this time! I am always here if you ever need anything!
From: rusty profitt
Sorry Janie. Uncle Roscoe was a blast to be around especially when he had a guitar and harmonica.
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