Woodrow "Butch" Franklin Curtis Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Woodrow “Butch” Franklin Curtis Jr. was born on January 5, 1944, in Portales, New Mexico to Woodrow and Nona (Radford) Curtis and passed away April 30, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home in Salem, Missouri at the age of seventy-six years. Butch grew up and attended school in Henrietta, Texas. He moved to Missouri in 1961 and married the love of his life, Nancy (Brown) Curtis on July 19, 1965. Together they shared fifty-four years of marriage and were blessed with three children: Donald, Woodrow “Woody” III, and Nona. Butch had a strong work ethic and worked hard to provide for his family. He liked listening to country music, watching westerns, and spending time outdoors fishing. Most of all, Butch was very family-oriented. He loved them dearly and cherished the time spent with them, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Butch is survived by his loving wife: Nancy (Brown) Curtis of the home; two sons: Donald Curtis of Salem, MO and Woodrow “Woody” Curtis III of St. Louis, MO; one daughter: Nona Curtis of Cedar Hill, MO; siblings: Carolyn Curtis, Barbara Gifford, Henrietta Towery, Deborah Adams, Eli Curtis, Raymond Curtis, and Frank Curtis all of Texas; six grandchildren: Amanda Ryan and husband Kevin, Krista Curtis, Zackery Curtis, Jesse Curtis, Austin Earley, and Joseph Curtis; three great-grandchildren: Kevin, Elijah, and Magnolia; extended family and friends. Preceding him in death were his, parents: Woodrow and Nona Curtis Sr. and six sisters. Butch will be remembered for the love he had for his family and friends. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services for Woodrow Franklin "Butch" Curtis Jr. were held Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Everett Enloe officiating. Special Music played was "Jealous of the Angels", "Amazing Grace", "Go Rest High On That Mountain", and "I'll Walk The Line". Serving as Pallbearers were his loving family. Burial was in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Woodrow “Butch” Curtis Jr. and left at Wilson Mortuary. Online condolences may be entered at wilsonmortuary.com

Woodrow "Butch" Franklin Curtis Jr.

January 5, 1944 - April 30, 2020