William “Bill” Curtis, Jr., age 50, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Manchester, KY. He was an avid fisherman and a ball player.
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Bill was preceded in death by grandparents; Otis and Cara Curtis, Bill Lovett, Virginia O’ridan and also his uncle, Glen Curtis.
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He is survived by parents; Bill Curtis, Sr. and Sandra Lovett Curtis of Cleveland; two children: Jacob Ryan Curtis of Rossville, GA and Cody Ray Curtis of Cleveland; one sister, Robin Michelle Ayala and husband, Roberto; two nephews: Christian and Hunter Ayala; two nieces: Autumn and Summer Ayala all of Cleveland, TN.
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The funeral service will be held Friday, August 22, 2014 at 3:00 P.M in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Higgins officiating. Interment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Scott Curtis, Mike Rayburn, Scott Whitt, Billy Banther, Drew Lilliard, Thomas Cabera, and Pat McGuire serving as pallbearers. A white dove release will conclude the service.
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The family will receive friends Thursday August 21, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
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Please visit the Curtis family website at www.ralphbuckner.com and leave a message of condolence.
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Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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