{"id":12027,"date":"2023-11-02T18:00:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T22:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/?p=12027"},"modified":"2023-11-02T18:00:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T22:00:47","slug":"curtis-james-horace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/curtis-james-horace\/","title":{"rendered":"Curtis, James “Horace”"},"content":{"rendered":"

James “Horace” Curtis, also known as Poppie by his loved ones, age 89, of Summertown went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was a native of Summertown and a member of Summertown Community Church. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Curtis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a specialist 3rd class in the Army’s 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion 2nd Armor Division. He was retired from General Electric.<\/span><\/p>\n

He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Edith V. Henson Curtis; his wife, Naomi Luffman Curtis; one daughter, Jamie Curtis; two brothers, Ben Curtis and Gene Curtis; nephew, Tony Curtis; and nieces Vicky and Teresa Curtis.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is survived by one daughter, Angela Naomi Lyons (David); one son, James Keith Curtis (Kristy); three grandchildren, Taylor R. Wright (Drew), Benjamin D. Lyons (Kaley), and Bryson W. Lyons (Alison); three great-grandchildren, Kylie “Tylie” R. Liles, Carson D. Lyons, Logan C. Lyons, and another one on the way, Baby Wright due in 2024; brother-in-law, Jim Luffman (Carol); sister-in-law, Irene Davis; and nephew, Terry Curtis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those serving as pallbearers will be Keith Curtis, David Lyons, Jim Luffman, Benjamin Lyons, Bryson Lyons, and Drew Wright.<\/span><\/p>\n

His love of the Lord and his family were his two greatest treasures. He was Daddy, he was Poppie, he was Pops, and he was Horace. He leaves behind a legacy of faith and family that will never be forgotten.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arrangements were handled by Neal Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg.<\/span><\/p>\n

Funeral services were conducted at Neal Funeral Home Friday, October 27, 2023, with Terry Curtis officiating. Interment followed at Summertown Cemetery in Summertown with full military honors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

James “Horace” Curtis, also known as Poppie by his loved ones, age 89, of Summertown went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was a native of Summertown and a member of Summertown Community Church. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his loved ones. Mr. Curtis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during…<\/p>\n

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