Dave

Curtis

Dave Curtis Jr., 89, of Hope passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Texarkana. He was born in Hempstead County on November 25, 1931 to Dave Curtis Sr. and Ruby Pittman Curtis.

Mr. Curtis was known as Uncle Buddy and Goss, and he loved to hunt and fish. For over 20 years he owned and operated Curtis Plumbing, and was a chicken farmer for over 20 years as well. Dave was a hard working man but he never missed anything involving his wife and children.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters; Jean Cox, Lou Massey, and Doris Bobo.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years Betty Burns Curtis, two sons; Mark Curtis and wife Theresa, Hank Curtis and wife Amy, and one daughter Julie Neely and husband Scott, three sisters; Johnnie "Gundy" Ward and husband Pete, Ruthie "Pickles" Langston and husband Gene, and Sandra "Bid" Plumley and husband Spencer, six grandchildren; Dustin, Zackery, Jenna, Emily, Ethan, and Eric, and five great-grandchildren, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

There will be a graveside service Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Central Cemetery on Hwy 29 South with Pete Ward officiating, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes.