Bradley Allan Smith

On October 30th, 2019 Bradley Smith, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 71 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Charlotte Smith. Brad and Charlotte have two daughters, Cerie Smith and Shannon Smith-Moritz (Monty Moritz) and they have one grand-daughter, Ryland Moritz. Brad is also survived by his sweet Lhasa Apso, Zoe. In addition, Brad leaves behind Jim Judd, Larry and Carol Dempster, Judie Dempster and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Brad was born in 1948 in Hampton, Iowa to Dexter and Katherine Smith (deceased). He was the younger brother to Wiley Smith (deceased). Brad lived in Hampton, Iowa until age 12 when his family moved to Benson, Arizona.

Brad and Charlotte met in high school in Benson, Arizona and married in 1970. Brad graduated in 1971 from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in accounting and was commissioned into the United States Air Force that same day as a 2nd Lieutenant. While attending the University of Arizona Brad was a member of Beta Alpha Psi and Phi Sigma Kappa.

Brad proudly served in the USAF for 20 years as an A-7 and A-10 fighter pilot. During his 20-year service, Brad was stationed in Texas, Louisiana, Thailand, Nevada, England, Virginia, and Arizona. Over the course of these years he served as an A-10 instructor at The Fighter Weapons School and Squadron Commander of the 333 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Brad retired from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona as a Lieutenant Colonel in June 1991.

After retiring from the USAF Brad continued to fly for another 22 years for United Airlines, flying the Boeing 737, Boeing 767-57 and the Airbus 320 and retired as a Captain in 2013.

Brad loved golfing, traveling, woodworking, volunteering, playing the guitar and spending time with his family. He loved to make everyone laugh and was the first to offer a big smile and help where it was needed. Brad was a tried and true Arizona Wildcat fan - Go Cats!

Brad was committed to serving both his community and his church. Some of his volunteer work included Habitat for Humanity, Haven Totes, Goshen Ministries, and The Faith that Works Shower Unit for Homeless.

Brad died almost one year after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma (brain tumor). Brad's family would like to extend gratitude to everyone that offered kindness and encouragement throughout this past year. The hugs, prayers, notes of encouragement and sympathy, meals, and moments of merriment you provided the Smith family will forever be remembered.

A Celebration of Life for Brad will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 in the NE Chapel at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona.

The family is asking that in lieu of flowers a donation be made on Brad's behalf to any of his favorite charities; Haven Totes , Faith That Works, Tucson , Tucson Habitat For Humanity or Goshen Ministries International

The family is looking forward to hearing your memories and any stories you would like to share about Brad during the reception following the Celebration of Life service.