Roger Dale Abner

Roger Dale Abner, age 44, of Lily, passed away on Friday February 12, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky and was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Smith; brother, David Abner, and by his sister, Linda Sizemore. Roger is survived by his wife, Candice Davidson-Abner; children, Gavin Lloyd, Jaylyn Lea Knight-Abner, Lena Knight, Abbi Knight, and Jaylynn Grace Abner; mother, Helen Abner; and by a host of family and friends, including, Katie Leach and her children, Christopher and Lacy Smith and their children. Visitation will be from 12-2pm on Tuesday February 16, 2021 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will be at 2pm. Burial will follow in the Locust Grove Cemetery in Keavy, KY. Memorial donations are being accepted by the funeral home to help with Roger's funeral expenses. To donate, please select the red icon "Donate Now." The family will be given a list of all who have assisted by making a donation. Those attending either the visitation or funeral service are reminded to wear a face covering and to social distance in accordance with COVID-19 regulations.