Kenneth Lloyd Curtis, 98, passed away on Nov. 3, 2024. Dee grew up in the Prairie Valley area of Seminole County and on Feb. 1, 1947, Dee (Kenneth) married “Meme” (Edith Marie Hall), his devoted partner of 75 years.
Dee was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, all eight of his siblings, son in law Larry Gowder Sr. and his cherished grandson, Larry “Bubba” Gowder Jr.
He is survived by: his daughter Carolyn Gowder of Shawnee; son Ronnie Curtis of Macomb,( friend Norma Rawls) son Randy Curtis of Shawnee; grandchildren Liz Livingston (life partner Jess Wilson and son Shooter) of McAlester, Kelly Veeley (husband Tom, children Keygan and Dalton) of Shawnee, Audrea Curtis (life partner Vickie Garrett and son Tyler) of Shawnee, and Dillion Curtis of Macomb; several great and great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Buster Hale of Shawnee and sister-in-law Johnice Hall of Shawnee, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following the service in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery.
