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Curtis Churchwell Obituary
Curtis Dean Churchwell, 65, entered into rest on Sunday, March 29, 2009, in College Station, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, at Memorial funeral Chapel in College Station.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Christ United Methodist Church in College Station.
Innichement will be at a later date at the Post Cemetery, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York.
Curtis Churchwell was born and raised in Hope, Arkansas.
He was proud to be a West Point graduate, the class of 1965. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Army.
He then served his country as an Army Aviator in the Vietnam War with the 1st Aviation Brigade and in Korea with the NSA.
After leaving the military, he became a Safety Engineer for Employers' General Insurance for 25 years, until his retirement.
He was also a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
Curtis lived a full and blessed life as a husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to play golf, snow ski, hike, and bike, be outdoors, while always spending time with his family.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family and all those that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney Lee Churchwell and Gladys Louise Churchwell, of Hope, Arkansas.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 41 years, Lenore Mika Churchwell, of College Station; daughter, Cynthia Lee O'Donovan and husband, Shaun, of College Station; son, Kenneth Michael Churchwell and wife, Kelly, of College Station; grandchildren, Brandon Michael O'Donovan, Shannon Lee O'Donovan, Sydney Renea Churchwell, and Keira Churchwell; sister, Gwen Allen and husband, Lyle, of Hope, Arkansas, sister Nellie Hopkins and husband, Wayne, of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and brother Raymond Churchwell and wife, Connie, of Houston, Texas; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to thank Curtis' doctors and nurses for the care given him, especially Dr. Erin Fleener and Dr. Bryan Parrent.
In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family requests that memorials may be made to, Homes For Our Troops, 37 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780.
For more information go to their website at www.homesforourtroops.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Curtis Churchwell
April 13, 2009
Curt was a fellow employee at Employers Casualty Company and Employers General Insurance Group. We made a few calls together on company accounts and he was a real professional. We also shared moments together at company meetings and it was always good to visit with Curt. My deepest sympathy to his entire family. Curt will be missed.
Robert Ramsower
Gene Richardson, Class of '74
April 1, 2009
I didn't get to know Curt when we worked together at Employers Casualty Co, but in 1994 we both went to work for Employers General and it was my good fortune to have been able to be Curt's supervisor from 1997 - 2007. I use "supervise" loosely since it was Curt's dedication to the job that taught me. As a fellow West Point graduate of the '70s, I liked to listen to Curt talk about the "Old Corps" of the '60s, his hearing Gen MacArthur's last speech on The Plain, and of his RANGER and Viet Nam experiences. I will always remember the strength of his quiet and calming presence and the love he had for his family. The Long Gray Line has lost one of its most loyal and dedicated, but I can hear a chorus of "Well done, be thou at peace" resounding along the banks of the Hudson River and throughout this great country that Curt loved and served so well.
Gaddis and Pam (Nellie's Sister-in-law) Hunt
March 31, 2009
Hebrews 13:5 says that God will never leave you or forsake you. May you feel His comfort and support during this time.
Jose & Nancy Sanchez
March 31, 2009
Our deepest sympathies are with you. We are greatly saddened by the passing of Curt. We have come a long way since our days in flight school and remember well those days and Curt's easy manner and ready smile. Although not with you physically, we are with you in spirit.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jose and Nancy Sanchez '65
Robert Carini
March 31, 2009
My deepest sympathies are with you on the passing of Curt. We were in the same company our last two years at West Point and played on the intermural football team together. He was our star. As you know better than I he was a great guy and I remember him well. With Sincere Regards, Bob Carini '65
Joe Weatherall
March 31, 2009
My thoughts are with you in this time of grief. I first met Curtis on a train enroute to West Point in the summer of 1961. I boarded in Ft. Worth, Texas, Curtis in Hope, Arkansas. We became friends on the two day journey to become cadets.
Ray Pollard
March 31, 2009
TO: Churchwell Family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather and my classmate, Curtis. May God's peace be with you.
Sincerely,
Ray Pollard, '65
Pat and Hugh McKnight (Pete Stafford's older sister)
March 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles Fant
March 31, 2009
I have very fond memories of my working relationship with Curt at Employers Ins. of Texas. He was always a real gentleman. May the Lord's Peace be with our departed friend and all of his loved ones.
Kathy McElroy
March 31, 2009
My sympathy to you and your entire family. I worked with Curt while at Employers General. We shared accounts in the Waco area and I always enjoyed visiting with him. He always talked fondly of his family. He was very proud of all of you.
Carl Luckenbach
March 31, 2009
I was a co-worker with Curtis for a short time in Houston. I found him to be a fine man and professional in every way. May he rest in peace.
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