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Curtis Oliver Greer Jr.
FORT WORTH — Curtis Greer Jr., 88, died on Saturday June 16, 2012 surrounded by his adoring family. Funeral: 10:00 A.M. Thursday at Sagamore Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Interment: 12:30 P.M. Thursday at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson. Curtis was born on October 13, 1923 in Fort Worth, Texas to C.O. Greer and Anna Wilson Greer. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1939 until 1940 when he then transferred to the United States Army. During World War II he served as a medic earning the bronze star and the purple heart. Curtis retired from the Army as a Captain in 1961. Curtis married Lavaughn Dennis on December 31, 1943, an enduring love that lasted for 68 years. He was a Deacon and longtime member of Sagamore Baptist Church. Curtis was the Secretary/Treasurer and Newsletter Editor and Historian for Chapter 123 of the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps alumni. He was a lifelong fan of the Texas Rangers. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Deirdre Carpenter. Survivors: wife, LaVaughn; son, Dennis Greer and wife, Kathy; daughters, Daphne Baskerville and husband, Mike, Debbie Nelson and husband, Mike, and Diane Brooks and husband, Jake; brother, Bob Greer; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
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16 Responses

  1. On behalf of the Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy Chapter 123, we are truely sadden by the passing of this great man. All who knew Curtis, loved him. We are here for the family, if needed. Thank you, Curtis.

  2. On behalf of the Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy Chapter 123, we are truely sadden by the passing of this great man. All who knew Curtis, loved him. We are here for the family, if needed. Thank you, Curtis.

  3. good bye CCC buddy – It was wonderful to be a CCC friend and a Texan CCC stalwart. Condolance and sympathy and may the good lord take good care of you. Walter

  4. good bye CCC buddy – It was wonderful to be a CCC friend and a Texan CCC stalwart. Condolance and sympathy and may the good lord take good care of you. Walter

  5. sorry to see you go CCC buddy and friend. it was a pleasure to be an associate and a great stalwart of the CCC organization and especially the texas chapter. condolence and sympathy and may your soul rest in peace. Walter

  6. sorry to see you go CCC buddy and friend. it was a pleasure to be an associate and a great stalwart of the CCC organization and especially the texas chapter. condolence and sympathy and may your soul rest in peace. Walter

  7. Papa Curt always had a smile on his face, now he can make sure Deide is behaving in heaven and him and Papa Bill can visit……we loved you Curt

  8. Papa Curt always had a smile on his face, now he can make sure Deide is behaving in heaven and him and Papa Bill can visit……we loved you Curt

  9. Uncle Curt,
    We all love you and miss you but know you are in a better place and we will all hopefully see you again someday! Put in a good word with the Big Guy for me. 🙂
    Love,
    Richard, Tallie, and lil Mollie Kopczynski

  10. Uncle Curt,
    We all love you and miss you but know you are in a better place and we will all hopefully see you again someday! Put in a good word with the Big Guy for me. 🙂
    Love,
    Richard, Tallie, and lil Mollie Kopczynski

  11. I’m so sad to hear about Mr. Greer. He was a strong Christian man that loved his family. The Greer family grew up on
    Carl St since 1964 along with my family.
    He has join the angels and his daughter, Deide. I know Deide was glad to see her Daddy. My prayers are with the Greer family they have had a rough 2yrs.

  12. I’m so sad to hear about Mr. Greer. He was a strong Christian man that loved his family. The Greer family grew up on
    Carl St since 1964 along with my family.
    He has join the angels and his daughter, Deide. I know Deide was glad to see her Daddy. My prayers are with the Greer family they have had a rough 2yrs.

  13. I have so many wonderful memories of ‘C.O’, my name for Uncle Curt. He taught me how to do helicopter ‘quick stops’ when my Dad lost all patience with me. His passion for his family, his faith, and his flying were known by all. Much love to Aunt Vaughn, Dennis, Daphne, Debbie, Diane, and all of their families as we celebrate his life!!

  14. I have so many wonderful memories of ‘C.O’, my name for Uncle Curt. He taught me how to do helicopter ‘quick stops’ when my Dad lost all patience with me. His passion for his family, his faith, and his flying were known by all. Much love to Aunt Vaughn, Dennis, Daphne, Debbie, Diane, and all of their families as we celebrate his life!!

  15. I am a good friend of Dennis’s from the 4th grade in Dothan Al(Ft Rucker)who would like to get in touch with Dennis. His dad was our little league coach one year. He was a wonderful man. Dennis was one of our pitchers and threw a no hit, no run game. I remember Dennis’s younger sisters and mother a little too. phone 843 327 4785 Pl. get in touch. Frank Hardie

  16. I am a good friend of Dennis’s from the 4th grade in Dothan Al(Ft Rucker)who would like to get in touch with Dennis. His dad was our little league coach one year. He was a wonderful man. Dennis was one of our pitchers and threw a no hit, no run game. I remember Dennis’s younger sisters and mother a little too. phone 843 327 4785 Pl. get in touch. Frank Hardie

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