Al Curtis
August 7, 1953 ~ February 27, 2022
Al Curtis, age 68 of Thompson passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 27, 2022. He was born in Cleveland on August 7, 1953 to Alfred and Hazel Curtis. He married Gail Vitolan on July 14, 1984 in Vermilion, Ohio.
Al is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gail; two children, Christopher (Katie) and Jennifer Curtis; he was the best papa to his three grandchildren, Grace, Jeff and Jackson. Al was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Wayne Curtis and Shannon Cassell.
Al graduate from Castle Heights Military School in Lebanon TN. He proudly served his country in the United States Army with 2 tours in Vietnam. Al retired from Aero Controlx in 2015 after 30 years. Al enjoyed building model helicopters, shooting targets, with his music on, drinking a beer and smoking a cigarette, all in the back yard on his lake. He was the proudest husband, dad and papa who loved spending time with his family.
Friends will be received 2-6 pm Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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We met Al a few years ago at a mutual friends house. While sitting outside enjoying the sun and meeting new people a very quiet man sat down at the table with us. He didn’t have much to say (at first) but the longer we sat he started opening up. Now that I think about it, it might have had something to do with me bringing him a beer. Before we knew it we were sharing stories, laughing and enjoying this man’s company.
We didn’t know at that time just how special this man was or the impact he had on so many lives. His name was Al. As he put it, “Grace’s grandpa” as she hugged him.
G, Christopher, Jenn & Grace, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Hi dad it’s me, I want to thank you for giving all of us the best life. You filled all our hearts with up with everything we always needed. We were and always will be so proud that you were ours. Your Curtis girls will pull each other together, pick each other up, dust ourselves off and do you proud. We will be ok but I just want you to know…..we will still need you everyday, so keep your eyes on us. I love you dad with everything I have.
Your daughter
Jennifer❤️
Papa,
From the day i met you to forever, you mean, and will mean, absolutely everything to me. You were my best friend; axis to my world; and my motivation. i couldn’t have gotten luckier, i had the perfect papa. my life was complete. you’re an incredible man, outstanding and loving person. no matter how much you picked on me,
i still loved you. i hope one day we meet again. i love you, papa. youll forever be missed. its not a goodbye, its a see you later. ❤️
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You’ve made a massive impact on the lives of the people who’ve made a massive impact on mine. I am grateful that I had the chance to meet you. Your jokes made me smile, and you were a kind person. I thank you for your service, both for this entire country and for your family and everyone that was lucky enough to get to know you, even as little as I did. May you rest in peace.
Deepest condolences. Sending much love. Linda
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband ,father and papa.
The road ahead will be difficult but you have each other, and all your wonderful memories to help you through. May he rest in gods loving arms 💞wave
Al,
you were always a great guy to me. i enjoyed all of our little chats about whatever the topic was that day. you always made me laugh when you would pick on “G” and tell her that the Browns sucked. i hope they have cold ones for you up there! Thank you for fighting for this country. you were a hell of a man! rest easy Al.
Love you
You are forever loved for all the memories you left us all❤
Hi, Papa. It’s me, Grace. I come on here often to constantly read your obituary and read the condolences from all these kind people. I cry so much thinking about you, because of how much you meant to all of us. I wish you only could have stayed longer, I got my cap and gown the following Friday you passed. I got my prom dress last Saturday and so did Maddie. We tried them on and I hope you saw us. Dalton and I are going to Prom together, and I hope you’ll watch us dance our hearts away on that night. It’s my last one. And this month is the last full month I have left of high school. I graduate in less than 50 days. I have to go now, its Accounting time. I love you so much, Papa. I miss you like crazy. Please watch over us. I wish you were here.