Curtis L Davis Sr, son of the late Grover Davis and Virginia West, was born on August 27, 1937 in Franklin, Virginia. He departed this life Friday, October 10, 2014 at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Curtis attended school in Franklin, Virginia and served in the U.S. Navy and Army Reserve. He and his late wife Helen were married in 1961 and spent many years in Smithfield, Virginia, New Haven, Connecticut, and Wilson, North Carolina. He relocated to Desoto, Texas in 2009 where he was married to Adaline Arrington. Curtis was musician, a comedian and loved being the center of attention. There was never a moment where he didn’t want to play a song, sing a song or tell a joke to bring joy or a smile to someone’s face and heart.He retired from the Smithfield Packing Company in 2005. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Adaline Davis of Desoto, Texas, one daughter Lecia (Carl) Davis-Phillips of Chesapeake, Virginia, two sons Curtis Jr (Melissa) Davis of Desoto, Texas, and Grover Davis (Miranda McKnight) of New Haven, Connecticut. He leaves five grandchildren, Skylar Derouen, Martell Derouen, Louis Phillips, Meagan Snedeker and Trey Davis. Two step-sons, Derrick Dales of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Jesse Anstead of Spring Hope, North Carolina and 7 step-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.Curtis was predeceased in death by his late wife of 45 years, Helen Davis, his mother, Virginia West, his father Grover Davis, and two sisters, Earlene Harold & Virgie Moore. A memorial service will be held Saturday October 25, 2014 at 1 pm at Best Western Event Room located at 922 E. HWY 67, Duncanville, TX. 75137
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I will miss the jovial free spirit of uncle Curtis Davis. Never a dull moment when he was around endless laughter. Rest easy… In my mind you never aged. I will cherish the times I shared with you as a youngster listen to music that had meaning . Bernie
To you and your family,
Love lives on forever in the heart.
May you find comfort in memories
And strength in each other’s love
Throughout this very difficult time.
I am here if you need me.
Love Aunt Roxie
Will miss you my friend,maybe we will meet again an get that fishing trip in.RIP
Mr.Davis I gonna miss you and your funny jokes.May you rest in peace. Gonna miss you a lot.
Mr. Davis, my family will definitely miss you but we know that you are in heaven singing away. May you continue to rest in paradise.
Curtis I will always cherish our moments of singing together. Love and prayers to the family. Love Aunt Cat and Famly
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’ touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
It has really been a few rough days..I know that being a cna loseing a client was going to be hard .But you was more than just my client you was always will be family miss you …papa
Thinking of you family with caring thoughts, wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart… …we all have different journeys and different paths along the way, we’re meant to learn some things but never meant to stay. Our destination is a place far greater than we know, for some this journey is quicker for others it is slow and when the journey finally ends we’ll claim a great reward and find everlasting peace together with our Lord…. I am comforted knowing that Uncle Curtis is enjoying life after with family gone before. My love and prayers are with all of you. Love you , Zelinda Moore – Clark & Family…. ( Cookie)
Aunt Lean ,
We Are Sorry For Your Loss . God Makes No Mistakes . Even Though This May Be Hard Remember All The Good Times That You Shared . He Is Now Resting His Soul .
We Love You .
The Arrington Family
Uncle Curtis,
When I think of you a smile cannot be too far behind. You had an infectious laugh and a sense of humor that drew people to you. You loved music, you enjoyed making others laugh you embraced life. You were my mother’s big brother she had a special place in her heart for you, it gives me great joy to know that the two of you are sitting in heaven going over old times and finally experiencing the peace that surpasses all understanding. No more pain, no more suffering just unspeakable joy! To your children, my cousins : I say I know your pain, when I loss my mother a part of me went with her…remember this , to be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. Our parents live on in us, in our children, in our hearts and for these reasons they NEVER die.
Keep your hand in God’s unchanging hand although there are miles between us the love of family ties has never been broken. We love you, we are and will continue to pray for you.
Sandy and family.