TSgt. David Ralph Curtis, age 73, passed away peacefully at home April 4th, 2024. Born November 3rd, 1950 in Waynesburg, PA. He is preceded in death by his father Daniel Rudolph Curtis, mother Thelma “Ariel” (Erskine) Curtis, and brothers Daniel and Robert Curtis.
He was a man who loved the Lord, his family and his country. He also loved being outside hunting, fishing, camping, gardening and the freedom he felt riding his motorcycle. Always ready for an adventure, traveling and visiting many places around the world. David was a huge football fan and loved his Pittsburgh Steelers.
David was a member of Church on the Green, Assembly of God in Arizona, and loved singing in the choir while he lived there for 18 years. Serving in the United States Air Force for 21 years as a Technical Sergeant he received the Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with three oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Overseas Service Short Tour Ribbon, and Air Force Training Ribbon. David served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. After the military he drove an 18-wheeler for Swift before retiring.
A beloved and cherished husband, father and grandpa, this devoted Christian man will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife Katherine “Kathy” Sherman Curtis; four sons, Daniel Curtis (Daniel Jr and Zachary), Richard and Allessia Curtis (Seth, Savana, Rhydian Curtis and Joseph Black); Matthew and Amanda Curtis (Rylie, Ava and Kobe); David and Melissa Curtis (Haley and Wesley); daughter Honor Whitelow (Charles Curtis and Zoey Whitelow); stepson William Wilkins (Montana Brunelle and Zoey Wilkins); stepdaughter Amanda and James Neall (Taylor); five great grandchildren; Aunt Betty and Uncle Richard Kennedy; sister-in-law Nancy Curtis; many cousins, nieces and nephews. David’s amazing legacy will live on through his children and all generations thereafter.
A Celebration of Life will be held May 18th, 2024, at Christian Community Church, 5719 N Montour Rd, Gibsonia, Pa 15044. Visitation 2-3 PM, Service 3-4 PM with military honors promptly at 3 PM.
Service may be viewed online on the YouTube channel at christiancommunitychurchrichland, then follow prompts.
