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David Fordson Curtis Obituary

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David Fordson Curtis

Birch Run, Michigan

July 1, 1947 - July 26, 2024

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David Fordson Curtis Obituary

Curtis, David F. – of Millington, age 77, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run. Burial to follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Pastor Timothy McKenzie to officiate. The family will receive visitors on Thursday at the funeral home from 2PM until 8PM and on Friday from 10AM until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice.


David was born July 1, 1947, in Clio, Michigan, to the late Fordson and Wilma (Palmer) Curtis. David went into the U.S Army and served his county from 1965-1968 in Germany. Upon returning home he met Diana Mangold and was married December 6, 1969, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Birch Run. David worked as a Millwright at General Motors until his retirement in 1999. An avid outdoorsman, he cherished fishing trips and hunting expeditions with his brother Dwight and friend Sonny Minar. He and Diana shared a love for travel, exploring destinations like Hawaii, Alaska, Florida, Texas, and Vegas over the years. Above all, David's greatest joy was his family. He took immense pride in watching his grandchildren participate in sports, always offering them unwavering support and encouragement.



Surviving are: Loving Wife of 55 years, Diana Curtis; Daughter, Lana (James) Steenbergh; Son, Gregory Curtis; Grandchildren: Alesha (Edwin) Benkert, Julie (Jesse) Steenbergh, Logan and Megan Curtis; Special great grandson, Joel Malone Benkert who shares a birthday with David; 3 Brothers: Darrell, Dwight, and Dale Curtis; Sister, Rita Alexander; Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. David was preceded in death by his Parents, Sisters: Marjorie Jewell, Gloria Schmeisser, and Rosalind Carl. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.



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Curtis, David F. – of Millington, age 77, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run. Burial to follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Pastor Timothy McKenzie to officiate. The family will receive visitors on Thursday at the fun

Events

Visitation

Thursday, August 1, 2024

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes - Birch Run Chapel

8116 Main Street, PO Box 183 Birch Run, MI 48415

Visitation

Friday, August 2, 2024

10:00 am - 11:00 am

O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes - Birch Run Chapel

8116 Main Street, PO Box 183 Birch Run, MI 48415

Service

Friday, August 2, 2024

11:00 am

O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes - Birch Run Chapel

8116 Main Street, PO Box 183 Birch Run, MI 48415

Final Resting Place

Pine Grove Cemetery

Arbela Township 10201 S. Lewis Rd Clio, MI 48420

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