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Curtis ESTRIDGE Obituary
Lieutenant Estridge was a Newport News Firefighter for 36 years and retired in 1999. Curt was chosen as the Firefighter of the year in 1977.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Noel Wright Estridge and his children, Pam Shafer (Paul), Danny Estridge (Sherry), Mark Porter (Janet) and Paige Sandford (Ben); he also leaves 11 grandchildren, Adam, Tommy, Sara, Dylan, Ryan, Wade, Arren, Parker, Micah, Drew, and Siri; and three great-grandchildren, Seth, Zoey, and Alexis.
Curtis was a member of the retired Firefighters Association and Transportation Masonic Lodge #337.
Lt. Estridge will take his "Last Ride" on Engine #13 to Grace Church. A memorial service including Firefighter Honor Guard will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Grace Church, 111 Church Street Yorktown, VA 23690. Immediately following the ceremony, his ashes will be interred in Historic Grace Church Cemetery. After taps are played, a reception will be held in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Curtis D. Estridge to Grace Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 123, Yorktown, VA 23690 or to the Newport News Fire Department, IAFF Local 794, P. O. Box 14278 Newport News, VA 23608.
Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, is in charge of the arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Curtis ESTRIDGE
Yvonne Adams
November 18, 2010
I am so sorry to learn of your husband's death. He was a very remarkable person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gerry White
November 15, 2010
Dear family,
Durward had a very special place in my heart. I know he will be deeply missed, but he is now at peace. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Gerry and family
Greg Toth
November 13, 2010
I have fond memories of Lt. Estridge as our class mentor of TRFA 28 (1987). He watched over us and taught us how to be real firefighters. He was always soft spoken but knew how to light a fire under our butts when we needed it. Thank god for "real" firefighters like Curt that pass along knowledge that make us better. You will be missed.
November 13, 2010
May you find comfort knowing others care at this difficult time.
Lt.Paul Watson, NNFD.
John Accardi and Family
November 13, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
November 12, 2010
Noel and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Dicky Hamilton and Family
tina edwards
November 11, 2010
I am so sorry to here about your loss.You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobbie Brooks
November 11, 2010
Noel,
I want to express my sympathy to you on the loss of your husband, Curtis. From the respectful, loving words in these notes of sympathy, I have a sense of having known him. May the wonderful life he lived continue to be a blessing to all whose lives he touched.
Pam Chalkley
November 11, 2010
Noel and Paige, I truly know how much Curtis will be missed by you and the rest of the family. Just remember that this place is just a layover before heaven and how blessed are those that go on before us. We can just work diligently until our golden ticket arrives and we are escorted home. The thoughts of heaven grow greater everyday when we KNOW what we look forward to. Our peace lies in what we know. My prayers are with your family.
Kim Ward
November 10, 2010
My prayers are with your family during this time of grief. May your grief be lessened with great memories.
Vicky Davis
November 10, 2010
Still praying you through this time. When you get a chance, google the song "I Will Rise" by Chris Tomlin. It was my "rock" when I lost my dad. May God bless and comfort you through it as well. Love ya!
wanda gill
November 10, 2010
I have so many fond memories of you, my cousin, living wth us in Md. and later visiting you in VA. Love to you and your dear family.R.I.P.
The Goddard family.(Gaithersburg,Md)
Kate Turner
November 10, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sarajane Troxel
November 10, 2010
He was an amazing, strong and gentle man who passed on those qualities to his daughter Pam. Love and blessings to your family.
Benjamin Ezzell
November 10, 2010
In loving memory of a friend and fellow firefighter. May God Bless your family in these sad times.
R.R. Smith
November 10, 2010
Rest now my friend. Gods blessing to the family.
Fellow firefighter NNFD 64-91.
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