Roger Alfred Chrismon

Roger Chrismon, 87, husband of Yvonne Smith Chrismon for 56 years, died December 30, 2008. He was a native of North Carolina, son of the late Frank and Lana Apple Chrismon. Roger was a retired employee of American Tobacco Co. where he worked for 35 years, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Edgewood Baptist Chruch. Additional survivors include three daughters, Frankie (Scott) Ward-CO, Amy (Mike) Bishop-Nicholasville, Becky (Larry) Gaffney-Lexington, seven grandchildren, Elizabeth (Bart) Johnson, Megan (Stephen) Carter, Rebecca and Lydia bishop, Christinie, Sarah and J.B. Ward, three great grandchildren, a sister, Jeanetta French-NC, two dear friends, Ottis Bishop and Wilburn Merrick. Services will be 10:30am Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Betts & West Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Sholar officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8pm Friday. Bearers will be Stephen Carter, Bart Johnson, Jake Green, Wilburn Merrick, J.B. Ward and Mike Bishop. Donations are suggested to Edgewood Baptist Church Family Life Center. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

Visitation:
5-8 pm Friday at the funeral home

Funeral:
10:30 am Saturday at Betts & West Funeral Home

Interment:
Maple Grove Cemetery