Albert Curtis,

Jr

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Albert Curtis, Jr. was born March 14, 1944 to Albert A. Curtis, Sr and Lucille Hill-Curtis.
He attended Tallahatchie County Schools. Albert was a member of the Charleston Fire
Department for over 50 years, employed by the Charleston's water department/ Charleston
Utilities for 53 years. He was a plumber by trade and provided the City of Charleston with that
trade for 55 years. He remained a member of the William's Lodge No. 77 until he departed this
life, 40+ years. Albert owned several properties under the name Albert Curtis Rentals. Aside
from that, he owned several businesses in the community. Albert was also a member of the
Boclair Drive Church of Christ where he attended regularly until his health failed. In 2013, he
was selected as Charleston's first Hometown Hero at the Charleston Gateway Festival.
In 1964, Albert met and married Alma "Emma" Jean Curtis on May 30 after a three (3)
month courtship. To this union, four children were born. He was preceded in death by his
parents, a son Curtis Curtis, brothers Willie Lee Curtis, James Franklin Curtis and John Albert
Curtis.
Albert has always been a hard worker and a pillar of the community. Even with his
strong structure and strong discipline, he had a soft side for his family and close friends.
Albert was loved dearly by his family and his memories will be forever in their hearts.
Albert was blessed to have his loving and caring wife, Alma "Emma" Jean Blackburn Curtis. His
children: Joe W. (Daisy) Blackburn of Fairbanks, AK, James Albert "Ora" Curtis of Oakland, MS,
Noble Lavelle (Kim) Curtis of Charleston, MS, Chas Michelle (Timmy) Smith of Huntsville, AL
and Deborah Jean Curtis-Wren of Charleston, MS. His sisters : Alice Carol Gardner, Mattie
Jean (Robert) Richmond and Maggie Lee McClain, all of Gary, IN. A host of grandchildren and
great grandchildren. A special son, Antione Wren, Sr. of Batesville, MS and a special daughter
Priscilla Brown Curtis of Charleston, MS. A brother in law, Paul Blackburn of Lombard, IL and
three sisters in law Martha Williams of Charleston, MS, Gentra Lightning of Batesville, MS and
Sarah Curtis of Memphis, TN. He also leaves a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.

Honorary Pallbearers

Antone Curtis

Noble Curtis

Antoine Curtis

Antione Wren II

Laderius Curtis

Michael Webster

Flower Bearers
Friends and Family