His passion in life was auto paint and body repair with his many friends.

Survivors include his son, Curtis E. Ard Jr. (Shawna); daughter, Jessica Ard (Jason); three sisters, Frances, JoAnn and Donna; and four beautiful grandchildren, Dillan, Rose, Lilly and J.J.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill, 230 Williams Ditch Rd., Cantonment.

Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.