Obituary of Nicholas T. Smith

Nicholas Todd Smith 12/1/1990 – 12/14/2016 In Loving Memory of Nicholas T. Smith, age 26, of Marshfield, WI passed away unexpectedly due to a work-related accident Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Nick’s funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer, WI. A time of visitation will be held on December 22nd from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at the funeral home in Spencer and again on Friday at the funeral home from 11:00am until the time of service. For Florida family and friends, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when Nicks remains are returned to Florida. Date, place, and time will be provided as soon as possible. We hope all who knew and loved Nick will attend. Nick was born on December 1, 1990 in Belleville, IL to Nancy Jarvis and Todd Smith. When he was five years old, he and his mother moved to Anna Maria Island, FL. This is where his love of sports began. He excelled in soccer, football, and basketball. Nick pretty much loved to play any sport if it included a ball and he was very competitive. Nick graduated from Manatee High school in May 2009 in Bradenton, FL, he then went on to continue his education at Manatee Tech where he received his Associate's Degree. Nick spent most of his childhood summers in Wisconsin and moved there permanently in 2013 to be closer to his father Todd. He became a welder at A&B Process Systems Corporation in Stratford, WI. Nick enjoyed camping with his family during his summers in Wisconsin and hanging out with family and friends when he was in Florida. Other hobbies included playing a round of golf, Sunday afternoon football, and cooking up his own original creations. Most of all he loved spending time with his pride and joy, his son Jaxson. Also, his fiancé Paige, his family and his beloved dog Mia. Loved ones that will miss Nick, until they meet again are his Father Todd Smith of Marshfield, WI; his Mother Nancy Jarvis of Bradenton, FL; his Fiancé Paige Schuh and his precious Son Jaxson Carter Smith, both of Marshfield, WI; his Step-Mother Katie Smith of Marshfield, WI; his three sisters, Dezirea (Dylan Hitt) Leonard, Dakota Smith, both of Marshfield, WI; and Natalie (Chris) Shaffer of Anna Maria Island, FL; and his brother Nathan (Amie and children) Rowe of Bradenton, FL. Nick is further survived by his paternal grandparents Kip (Sharon) Smith of Cuba,MO; Aunt Kelly (Joseph) Flynn of Dyer, IN; Uncle Alan Jarvis of Collinsville, IL; Uncle Paul (Sue) Jarvis of Troy, IL; and Uncle John (Glynda) Jarvis of Collinsville, IL; Nephew Gaige (Leah Herranz) Bailey and Niece Paighton Hall, both of FL; and his loyal dog Mia; Nick is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Nick is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jane and Charles Fisher of Troy, IL. Arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer, WI. Please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share your thoughts and condolences. In lieu of flowers, an account is going to be set up for Nick and Paige’s son, Jaxson Carter Smith. Nick, may your Spirit live on in all of us who loved you. You will be missed, but never forgotten.