James Alex Curtis

ROCKY MOUNT - James Alex Curtis, age 79, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, surrounded by family at his home. Born in Martin County, NC, he was the son of the late Alvis Paul Curtis and Allie Mae Wynn Curtis. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Lynn Curtis; brothers, Marvin Curtis, AP Curtis, Lawrence Curtis, Jerry Curtis, and Stanley Curtis; and sisters, Nancy Gwarek and Barbara Hopkins. James was one of ten children. He grew up and raised his own family in Martin County, living in Parmele for almost fifty years. After graduating from Robersonville High School in 1959, James worked on the family farm. He spent more than two decades working at Union Carbide and worked several more years at Nutri-Turf before his retirement. James was an avid hunter, known as "Rabbit Man" by his hunting buddies. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening. In later years, he put together puzzles and played Setback, Skipbo, and other card games competitively with family and friends. James loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A faithful member of Parmele Methodist Church, James served as a Sunday school teacher, as well as a leader in many other areas. James will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He leaves a lasting legacy for all that knew him. James leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of almost 50 years, Minnie Roebuck Curtis; and daughter, Janet Gail Curtis. He is also survived by brothers, Richard Curtis and wife Patsy, and Mike Curtis; brother-in-law, Steve Roebuck and wife, Annette; sisters-in-law, Kay Curtis, Nancy Curtis, Ann Curtis, Janice Meyer and husband, Charles, and Alice Thomas and husband, Doug; as well as many loving nieces and nephews from both the Curtis and Roebuck families. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow the service at Martin Memorial Gardens, 12813 US Hwy. 64, Williamston, NC 27892. The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, and at other times at the home. Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made in James's memory to the Methodist Home for Children Foundation, 1041 Washington St., Raleigh, NC 27605-1259. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 6/9, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 6/10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Cemetery Martin Memorial Gardens 12813 US Hwy. 64 Williamston, NC 27892 ID ) ); ?>"> --> (252) 809-0200 --> | Monday 6/10 Burial will follow the service at Martin Memorial Gardens, 12813 US Hwy. 64, Williamston, NC 27892.