James Earl "Jungle Jim" Curtis's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Iuka, Mississippi

James Earl "Jungle Jim" Curtis

November 12, 1965 - October 4, 2025 (59 years old)

Iuka, Mississippi

James Earl "Jungle Jim" Curtis's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Iuka, Mississippi

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Cutshall Funeral Home

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James Earl "Jungle Jim" Curtis

November 12, 1965 - October 4, 2025 (59 years old)

Iuka, Mississippi

James Earl Curtis Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Earl Curtis of Iuka, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 4, 2025 at the age of 59. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Earl Curtis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Rebekah Louise Whitaker Curtis; his mother Martha Curtis; and his grandparents, Earl, Virginia Bonds, Roy and Laverne Curtis.

He is survived by: his sons, James Christian and Curtis (Skylar); his grandson Kaden Curtis; his father Charles Curtis (Paula); his siblings, Keith Curtis (Carla), Babs Adams (Tim), Tara Yarber (Jason) and Laura Fowler (Kerry); and his close friends, Wade and Amanda Marlar. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cutshall Funeral Home - Iuka (302 N Pearl St, Iuka, MS 38852). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be made in Jim's honor to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (https://secure2.convio.net).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cutshall Funeral Home



Mon

Oct 06

Visitation

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cutshall Funeral Home - Iuka
302 N Pearl St, Iuka, MS 38852

Tue

Oct 07

Funeral service

10:00 AM

Cutshall Funeral Home - Iuka
302 N Pearl St, Iuka, MS 38852

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