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Jerry Lee Curtis

December 22, 1958 ~ February 13, 2025


Resided in: Pinetops, NC

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Pinetops – Jerry Lee Curtis, age 66, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.  Born in Edgecombe County, NC on December 22, 1958, he was the son of the late Jerry Dovard Curtis.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Lee Curtis.

Artistically blessed in many ways, Jerry had an eye and love for creating beautiful floral arrangements which helped guide him throughout his 50 years of success in the floral business and with Smith Florist of Rocky Mount, which he owned and operated for over 30 years.  A pillar in the local floral industry, his devout dedication, gentle touch, and faith was a testament to his character.  Additionally, he was a talented pianist, organist, enjoyed music, and was always there to offer a helping hand or a voice of reasoning.

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Leslie Curtis of Myrtle Beach; his son, Jonathan Lee Curtis of Charlotte; his three grandchildren, Cameron, Fallon, and Leah; his mother, Joyce Stallings Curtis Jones; his sister, Retta Curtis Barrett (Jackie); his special friends, Donald Webb and Tommy Roberts, Wanda Ellis, his work family at Smith Florist; his fur babies; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and good friends.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Michael Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Pinetops Cemetery, W Hamlet Street, Hwy 42 Pinetops, NC 27864.  Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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.

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Funeral Service: Sunday, February 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Room: Chapel

Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
(252) 451-8800

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Visitation: Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Room: Atrium

Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
(252) 451-8800

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Burial: Sunday, February 23, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Pinetops Cemetery
W. Hamlet Street
Pinetops, NC United States
27864

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  1. Dear Lord , be with this family during this time of grieving. . Support his family during this time . Lord we know you are Great. Also thanks to all the endless hours of doctors and nurses. Also Ronald and Tommy . Rest Easy Mr. Curtis.

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  4. Sending love, thoughts and prayers to Tommy and Donald during this tough time. May you find strength in Jerry’s memories. May Jerry rest in peace.

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  5. Prayers, Peace and Comfort for Donald and Tommy during this time and the days ahead. Jerry was blessed to have had y’all for best friends and room mates. Jerry told me many times that y’all were not just friends, but you were family, “his brothers” and he didn’t know what he would have done without the two you. Thank you both for allowing me to help with his care. I will truly miss our times together, joking around and laughing, as well as our heart felt talks we shared. He loved and appreciated you both very much. I know your hearts are tender as well as mine, and we all will miss him dearly. Know other place he wanted to but where he is now in Heaven with his twin brother Rick.

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  8. Jerry did my flowers for my wedding 46 years ago and every time I came in to get an arrangement he would remember exactly the flowers he did for my wedding . He will be missed . Prayers for you all.

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  9. Love and Prayers for his family, Jerry was a very talented man,caring,helpful intelligent and always ready to lend a hand in any way. He will definitely be missed greatly.💔

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  11. Mr. Curtis, thank you for all the laughs, and conversations at night . Go and rest high on that mountain. And let you protect us all.

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  13. Special love and prayers to Tommy and Donald. May God be with you and bring you peace and comfort. 🙏

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  14. Jerry had the gift of “gab” and laughter. I loved talking and laughing with him. He never met a stranger. There will be a void in the lives of his family and friends. He loved deeply and he cared deeply. It’s not a time of sorry, but of celebration. Celebrate that he is free from struggles, pain and suffering. May you all have peace in this difficult time.

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  15. Jerry, was an unforgettable friend to so many. He will be missed by all those who knew loved him.
    My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

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  17. Jerry you will be missed, you fought a good fight and now you are with Rick together again…we love you both and we will see you on the other side. Thanks for always taking such good care of me and my love of flowers. God Bless your family and I pray they find comfort in knowing what a kind friend you were to all of us that love flowers.

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  18. So sorry to see this. I went to school with Jerry and Ricky for many years, they were always together like twins always are. I always got all my flowers from them, they always did such a great job, so talented in their field of work. They were such wonderful guy’s, prayers for their families. Linda Jones

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