Bobby

Curtis

Bobby Gene Curtis Sr. son of the late Agnes Johnson Curtis and Jesse Curtis was born in Wardell, Missouri, on January 31, 1931. He departed this life at his residence in Centerville, Missouri, on March 25, 2008, having attained the age of 77 years, one month and 25 days.

On May 6, 1949 in Searcy, Arkansas, Bobby was united in marriage to Emma Brinkley; to this loving union six children were born. Bobby was a Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Centerville First Baptist Church. Bobby enjoyed fishing, riding four wheelers and playing his guitar. Bobby was baptized in Black River on July 1, 2007.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elmer and Kenny Curtis, one sister, Loretta James, infant twin daughters, and his grandson, Bobby Curtis III.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Emma of Centerville, his son, Bobby Curtis II and wife Alessandra of Ellington, three daughters, Carol Santhuff of St. Louis, MO, Pamela Mirka of Creston, IA, Fawn Eblen of St. Charles, MO, seven grandchildren, Steven, Jessica, Cathy, Becky, Brandi and Ashley, and 18 great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thurs. 4 to 8 P.M.

Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Friday March 28, 2008 at 1:00 P.M.
Minister: Sue Harper Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Pallbearers: Steven Rhoades, Justin Devlin, Bill Creager,
Gary Handlang, Bobby Curtis II and Eric Mienie.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri