Rocky L. Smiley

March 8, 1965 - May 8, 2020

Rocky L. Smiley, 55, of rural Etna Green, Indiana passed at 7:00 pm, Friday, May 8, 2020 at his residence after a short illness.   Rocky was born on March 8, 1965 in Warsaw, Indiana to Garry Laverne and Dora Jean (Byrer) Smiley.   He was a graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1983.  He worked for AIA Countertops of Syracuse for 10 years. He loved nature and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Proudly he displayed many mounted trophies of his best hunts. He also enjoyed walking the woods and mushroom hunting.                    Survivors and place of residence: Mother – Dora Jean Smiley – Warsaw, Ind. Sister – Dawn Kerlin – Warsaw, Ind. Niece - Lauren Kerlin - Warsaw, Ind. Nephew - Connor Kerlin - West Lafayette, Ind. Several Aunts, Uncle and Cousins Preceded in Death By: Father – Garry L. Smiley (2002)   Following county, state, federal, and CDC guidelines private family services will be held at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana with Pastor Dennis Bollenbacher officiating. Private burial will take place in the Harrison Center Cemetery (Wooden), Etna Green, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made in Rocky’s memory to a wildlife charity of the donor’s choice. Please Share a Memory or send an Online Condolence for the Family.