Curtis Arthur Smith

February 24, 2021

Curtis Arthur Smith, age 94, of Century, FL passed away on February 23, 2021.  He was born on April 21, 1926 in Bluff Springs, FL to the late Zell Berry and Lillie Cooper Smith.  He served in the United States Army during World War II and as the Constable of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna Luverne “Sis” Smith; his brothers, Jack Smith, Walter Smith, Winegair Smith, James Smith and Charles Smith.

He is survived by his son, Curtis Edward Smith of Byrneville, FL; his sister, Susie Smith Bell of Byrneville, FL; his grandchildren, Brandon (Deadria) Smith and Rachael Smith (David Spicer); his great grandchildren, Julianna, Samantha, Dalton, Brayden, Weston and Lilah-May and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mitch Herring officiating.  Interment will follow at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery in Byrneville, FL.

Active pallbearers will be Gerald Bell, Brandon Smith, Jackie Brown, Charlie Brown, Bob Turk and David Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brayden Smith, Dalton Smith and Lon Malone.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.

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2 Responses to “Curtis Arthur Smith”

  1. Betty and Walter on February 27th, 2021 3:27 pm

    Even though we were not blood related…for all of our life… he was our Uncle Curt…he always stopped to visit and talk… and always called Walter when he had a problem with something at his house….we loved him…and will miss him always..our love and prayers to all of his family…he loved them so very much…may his kind heart always be remembered…

  2. Js on February 26th, 2021 9:37 am

    R.i.p Mr.smith you were an awsome person ❤

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