James Albert Smith |
| Posted 2026-03-07 by mhenderson |
| Bradbury Memorial Center - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - (notice posted in Today's News-Herald on 7 Mar 2026) James "Jim" Albert Smith, 73, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in his hometown. Jim was born on April 15, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Earl and Vivian Smith. He was raised with strong values and a traditional, "Leave it to Beaver" upbringing that shaped the man he would become. Jim was among the early pioneers who moved to Lake Havasu City in 1969. That same year he met the love of his life, Nancy Assenmacher, on the first day Havasu High School opened. There were married on June 16, 1973. As a devoted husband, he shared 52 years of love, faith and partnership. From the beginning he embraced the outdoor lifestyle, spending weekends boating, swimming, camping and adventuring on the river with family and friends. Following in his father's footsteps, Jim built a long and respected career as a master sheet metal worker taking great pride in his craft. He was known for saying, "Look up, I made that AC ductwork", whenever he passed one of his many projects around town. A skilled craftsman and creative spirit, Jim built many custom homes for his family over the years. He was adventurous, fearless in trying new things, and above all placed his family's happiness first. He was a proud owner of the local coffee shop, Java Rush, where he would share his love of music and conversation with the community he cherished. A devoted Jehovah's Witness for 51 years, Jim deeply loved sharing the Bible's message. Through his genuine care and concern for others, he formed many lifelong friendships and touched countless lives. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved firstborn son, Joel David Smith. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; his daughter, Lori Hecox and his son, Brandon smith; his sisters, Linda Mustard and Theresa Martinez; his brother, Robert Smith; his grandchildren, Rebecca, Nickolas, Cody, Maize, Paxton and Tristan; his great-granddaughters, Adalyn and Piper; and his cherished grand-dogs. He will be remembered for his faith, integrity, creativity, kindness and the deep love he had for his family and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses: 3200 Jamaica Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ Anyone is welcome to join the celebration virtually via Zoom: Meeting ID: 928-135-3200 Passcode: 102425 |
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