Howard Kenneth "Smitty" Smith Obituary (1936 - 2020)

Howard Kenneth Smith, known to his friends as "Smitty", passed away on December 04, 2020 at the age of 84 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He was born in Peoria, Illinois on February 17, 1936 to Louis and Lula Rae Smith. Howard served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a VFW lifetime member and enjoyed dinner at the post on a regular basis. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Teamsters Union. He worked as a truck driver and lived in Glendora, West Covina, and Pomona, California before moving to Mesa, Arizona and finally settling in Lake Havasu for the past 10 years. Howard was proud of his exceptional safety driving record. In 37 years of driving trucks, he had a near perfect safety record. Howard never spoke unkindly of anyone and had many beloved and caring friends in Lake Havasu City. Howard is preceded in death by his parents; Louis and Lula Rae (Lohr) Smith and his sister; Doris Wagner. He is survived by his son; Sean Smith, daughter; Delaine Reznicek, brother; Glen (Bev) Smith, his sister; Corrine LeCompte, his three grandchildren, his great-grandchild and many friends. Howard's Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the VFW Post 9401, 266 London Bridge Road, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warriors, Disabled Vets, Paralyzed Vets, VFW or American Legion. Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.