Curtis Lee Highsmith Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 12, 2025, at the age of 71, Curtis Lee Highsmith (New Haven, Connecticut) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Doris Highsmith; his brothers, Darren Lamont Highsmith and Robert L. Highsmith; and his nephew Milton "Wink" Highsmith. He is survived by: his wife Patricia Scales-Highsmith; his father Orlander Highsmith; his sister Crystal Highsmith-Brooks; his children, Shalanda M. Kelly (Roy), Katharyn Y. Turpin, Alonda Gouthier, Alise Scales and Eric Scales (Judy); his grandchildren, Laniah Horton, Kendra Streater, Ronea Benjamin, Reign Benjamin, Jadine Benjamin, Aloni Cobb, Katiana Y. Turpin, Sherika Scales, Samantha Scales, Jacob Scales, KoriSkai Perry, Raigan-Ezra Lee, Alayah Scales and Ozariah Moore; his nephews, Adrielle Highsmith, Byron Reaves and Eric Dennis; and his niece Towanna Dennis. He is also survived by relatives and friends.
