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BORN
1957
DIED
2009
Curtis Pointer Obituary
Curtis was born Sept. 7, 1957, to Johnnie Ruth (Montgomery) and William Franklin "Bill" Pointer. He attended Carlsbad and Clovis schools and went on to attend college at the Nazarene Bible College until his illness in 1976. While in Las Vegas, he became a dedicated member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and his church family, including Pastor Richard Reed and Pastor Pat Halverson, were a very important part of his life. Larry and Beth Abney and Eric Erikson became dear friends and guided and supported Curtis throughout his time there.
Curtis is survived by his mother, Johnnie McCauley; brothers: John Pointer of Crestview, Fla., and Billy and Freddy Pointer of California; sisters: Thelma Hedgecock and husband, Bill of Carlsbad, Gail Lisby of Clovis, and LaQuita Marine and LaVeta Griego of Nevada; nephews: Jerry (Tamara) Lisby of Texas, Shawn, Michael, David and Billy Hedgecock of Carlsbad, Benjamin Pointer of Ohio, and Chris Pointer of Illinois; and nieces Lily Hedgecock of Carlsbad and Melissa Pointer of Illinois; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Curtis was preceded in death by his father, Bill Pointer; stepfather, Bill McCauley; and his beloved niece, Tisha Hedgecock.
Throughout his long years of struggle, Curtis never lost his love of family and his unwavering love and faith in God. His strength, courage and spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Graveside services will be held today (Oct. 13) at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis, N.M.
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Emily Florez- Hepler
October 18, 2009
I am so very sorry to hear about Curtis passing away. Having met Curtis when we were in the same class at Puckett Elementary School -- once we got to high school, I never did see Curtis again. (He was my very first crush, and for some reason, I never forgot him after that.) I often wondered what had become of him or where he had moved to. Just the other day, the name "Curtis" came up in my family, and I shared with my daughter that "I once had a crush on a boy named Curtis and wondered what had become of him." So sad to hear that he has been in New Mexico all this time. My sincere condolences to all of Curtis' family.
DONNA CLAYPOOLE
October 14, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
BETH NELSON
October 14, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ralph Griffin
October 14, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. It is always a shock to see someone from your high school days pass away. I remember Curtis roaming the halls of CHS with all of us. Always with a smile. Take care.
Donna Gilchrest
October 13, 2009
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We will be praying for you and your family.Let us know if we can help in anyway.
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Mike & Anita Saler
October 13, 2009
Thelma and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Brother. May he Rest In Peace, and may God comfort each and everyone of you.
RICHARD LOREN BURGE
October 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LESLIE BURGE TEEL
October 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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