Horace Wesson H. W. Smith

H. W. Smith passed away the day before his 95th birthday on November 7, 2014, at his home in Peeples Valley, Arizona. “Smitty” was the chief engineer in Bagdad, AZ, for 30 years before his retirement in 1982. Supplying a reliable source of water for both the town and the mine was one of his most significant accomplishments. He was also a founding member of the Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, and served as chairman of that board for more than 25 years. Smitty was a 32rd degree Mason for 60 years, and active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by his daughters Moira (Jeff) Carlton of Kingman, AZ; Sheila Smith of Peeples Valley; grandchildren Erick, Scott, Shannell, Caitlin and Kyle; and sister Lois Sherrer of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Nelly; his son Scott; and brothers Roy, George, and Fred Schmidt.