George W. “Jimmy” Curtis

George W. Curtis “Jimmy” passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Marietta Memorial Hospital at the age of 84

Jimmy was born April 8, 1925, in Washington County to the late Clim and Elenor Curtis.  Jimmy served his country in the United States Air Force.

He made life in Marietta with his wife Deloris Curtis whom he married March 27, 1979.  She survives with 3 sons Devonne (Jessi) Curtis of Parkersburg, Dean Curtis of Marietta, and Paul (Krystal) Lincoln of Marietta; 3 daughters: Denise Kelly, Danitta Curtis both of Columbus and Paulette Lincoln of Marietta, also 3 grandchildren raised at home:  Darrel, Wesley with daughter Jalen, and Brandon Lincoln, also, his grandchildren:  David Lincoln, with daughter Keyonte', Tiffany Lincoln with children Rickie and Raegan of Marietta, and Cassandra and Santana Curtis of Parkersburg.   He will also be greatly missed by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many whose life he has touched.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, and 1 brother.

Funeral services will be held at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Tuesday (July 14) at 1:00 pm.  Graveside services will be held immediately after at East Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 2:00 on Sunday until the hour of the service.