Curtis Tapp Shivar Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Curtis Tapp Shivar of Dudley, North Carolina. Curtis, born on November 12, 1939, passed away on November 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Tapp Shivar and Doris Price Shivar of Seven Springs, NC.; and his siblings, Larry Shivar, Tim Shivar and Marian Shivar Barwick.
He is survived by: his wife Virginia Holt Shivar of Dudley; his children, Janie Shivar of Raleigh and Phil Shivar (Deborah) of Mount Olive; his grandchildren, Hope Shivar of Mount Olive and Matthew Shivar (Ashton) of Pink Hill; his brother D. W. Shivar (Edith); and his sisters-in-law, Nancy Rose of Smithfield and Trudy Shivar of Seven Springs. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Tyndall Funeral Home (1005 N Church St, Mt Olive, NC 28365). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Wayne Memorial Park (2925 US-117, Dudley, NC 28333).
Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be directed to Mays Chapel OFWB Church, c/o Mrs. Deborah Shivar, P.O. Box 966, Dudley, NC 28333; or to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534.
