07/27/2019 - James 'Jimbo' Haight

Funeral services for James “Jimbo” Albert Haight, age 44, will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Jennifer Nelson-Haight Residence in Allen, SD with Pastor Ken Trivette officiating.

Graveside services will be at Salway Family Cemetery in Allen, SD.

Visitation services will be from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Jennifer Nelson-Haight Residence, 20883 Crabapple Lane in Allen, SD.

James was born on September 14, 1974 to parents James R. and Brenda Haight in Wichita, KS. He passed away on July 19, 2019 at Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD.

James grew up on the family farm in rural Paola, KS. He met the love of his life, Jennifer Nelson, and they were united in marriage on June 5, 2004. James went by the nickname, “Jimbo,” and Jennifer lovingly referred to him as her Gentle Giant. Together, James and Jennifer made their home in Allen, SD and were blessed with the opportunity to raise their granddaughter, Eliah DuBray.

James will be greatly missed by all of his family, friends, and those whose lives he touched. Truck driving on the open road was his passion.

James is survived by wife Jennifer Nelson-Haight; special granddaughter Eliah DuBray; mother Brenda Haight; brothers David Haight and Robert Haight; grandmother Janet Lowry; and in-laws the Nelson Families of Allen, SD.

James was preceded in death by father James R. Haight; grandparents Virgil and Faye Lowry; and parents-in-law Narcis and Maryann Nelson.

Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD is in charge of arrangements for James “Jimbo” Albert Haight.