James Curtis Obituary
In loving memory of James Curtis (Paintsville, Kentucky), who departed this world on November 2, 2025 at the age of 91. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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 parents, Walter Curtis and Ida M. McCarty Curtis; his daughters, Patti Castle and Kathy Curtis; his siblings, Charles Dowell Curtis, Lurie Fyffe, Ann Foust and Joy Nell Curtis; and his wife Barbara Ann Lantrip Curtis.
He is survived by: his children, Tommy Curtis (Louann) of Sitka, Walter Lee Curtis of Sitka, Chris Martin (Alice) of Lancaster, OH, Sean Curtis of Flat Gap, Seth Curtis of Flat Gap, Connie Lemaster (Freddie) of Staffordsville, Debbie Hayden (Mike) of Meally and Suzanne Collins (Scott) of East Point; and his siblings, Robert Earl Curtis, Donald Jay Curtis, Billy Joe Curtis, Gene Argus Curtis, Jimmy Curtis, Rocky Curtis, David Curtis, Linda Rice and Carrie Hunt. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren, fifteen great-great grandchildren, as well as two great great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home (807 S Mayo Trail, Paintsville, KY 41240). A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
