Tragic Tractor Accident Claims Life Of Cantonment Man

June 2, 2018

A tragic accident claimed the life of a man in Cantonment Friday afternoon.

About 5:30 p.m., the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and emergency personnel responded to the 200 block of Cedar Point Road where a man had flipped a tractor into a pond.

“A 74-year old male was pinned under the tractor in the water and drowned,” according to Deb Henley, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

The man’s name has not been released.

NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

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13 Responses to “Tragic Tractor Accident Claims Life Of Cantonment Man”

  1. Brittney Morris on July 5th, 2023 11:33 pm

    I miss this man more than words can describe. He taught me everything I know. From driving a vehicle to skinning fish to being an amazing person. My pawpaw was the greatest. A lot has gone downhill since he’s been gone, but I promise my best to do what I can, to be there for when he couldn’t. I love you so much pawpaw. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you and that I don’t feel you there with me. And I’m doing everything

  2. Angela Heflin on June 4th, 2018 2:23 pm

    Prayers for the family. I do not know this family at all, yet my heart hurts for you. Praying God gives you peace and strength through your time of troubles.

  3. Wavolene (Morris) Kelly on June 4th, 2018 9:24 am

    I have known Curtis all of my life, we grew up together. He was my cousin, and stayed at our house a lot, going fishing with family and helping with chores. He was a great person, loving and kind. He will be missed. All of the family is in my
    thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort. I am so sorry to hear of this tragic accident.

  4. Cynthia Chamberlain on June 3rd, 2018 9:25 pm

    Prayers for friends and family

  5. Cathy Resmondo Davidson on June 2nd, 2018 11:45 pm

    Curtis and Ruth are good people. I use to babysit their children when they were young. Also was a neighbor for several years. I am so sorry that Ruth and his family are having to deal with losing him. They all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  6. Bubba Griffith on June 2nd, 2018 10:12 pm

    Prayers for the family!!He was a good man that loved his family very much!!

  7. Tim Spears on June 2nd, 2018 6:01 pm

    I also worked with Curtis for almost 20 years. He was a fine man. I know he will be missed. So sorry Ms Ruth, Keith and y’alls family. My prayers for you all.

  8. Brittney morris on June 2nd, 2018 5:43 pm

    This was my pawpaw. He’s was the greasy man I knew. The strongest man I knew. He taught me everything I know. How to fish, how to hunt, how to shoot a gun. How to drive a vehicle. How to take care of my things and they would last me a long time. He’s was perfect. I love him so much.

  9. Greg Cunningham on June 2nd, 2018 2:50 pm

    I worked with Curtis for 25 years. Curtis would do anything in the world to help anyone. My thoughts and prayers to his wife and family.

  10. Stephanie Morris on June 2nd, 2018 11:29 am

    This was my father-in-law Curtis Morris. He was a wonderful man and a hard worker. It was a tragic accident but we all know that he is with God now and at peace.

  11. bartender on June 2nd, 2018 10:48 am

    second tractor accident in 2 weeks.god bless those hard working men.i pray for the familes of both.they were probably grew up riding and farming their land.i know hes gone to heaven as a true farmer.

  12. Michelle on June 2nd, 2018 7:02 am

    So sorry for your loss. Though I didnt know him that well it was easy to see he was a special person with a big heart. Prayers for his family and friends!
    ~Michelle, Mike & girls.

  13. Matchbox on June 2nd, 2018 1:59 am

    Praying for family…