Belmond Resident James 'Jim' Fredrick Smith Dies at 79

Public visitation scheduled for this Saturday at Andrews Funeral Home

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:45am

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James 'Jim' Fredrick Smith, a 79-year-old resident of Belmond, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 10th at his home. A public visitation will be held this Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond, with a private memorial service to be held at a later date.

Why it matters

The passing of a long-time community member like James 'Jim' Fredrick Smith is significant news for the small town of Belmond, where he likely had deep roots and connections. His life and legacy will be honored through the public visitation and memorial service.

The details

James 'Jim' Fredrick Smith was 79 years old at the time of his passing on March 10th at his home in Belmond, Iowa. A public visitation will be held this Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond, with a private memorial service to be scheduled at a later date.

  • James 'Jim' Fredrick Smith passed away on Tuesday, March 10th.
  • A public visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

The players

James 'Jim' Fredrick Smith

A 79-year-old resident of Belmond, Iowa who passed away on March 10th.

Andrews Funeral Home

The funeral home in Belmond, Iowa where the public visitation will be held.

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The takeaway

The loss of a long-time community member like James 'Jim' Fredrick Smith is felt deeply in a small town like Belmond, where he likely had deep roots and connections. The public visitation allows the community to come together and honor his life and legacy.