Dr. John Briggs Curtis

CURTIS Dr. John Briggs Curtis, 82, Columbus, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011, at The Ohio State University Medical Centers, Columbus, Ohio, of natural causes following a long period of infirmity. Dr. Curtis was a PHD graduate of Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio and a PHD graduate of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio with Doctoral degrees in Semitic Languages and Physics respectively. Dr. Curtis was a widely known biblical scholar with papers and research published nationally and internationally, but was better known for his unique and entertaining methods of teaching physics first at The Ohio State University and later at Columbus State Community College. A native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky he was born December 31, 1928, the youngest son of the late Edward and Karlene Curtis. He was preceded in death by his second wife Sarah Joyce Alber Curtis. He is survived by his only son, John; from his first marriage. In accordance with the wishes of Dr. Curtis, no funeral or memorial services were scheduled and there was no burial. His ashes were scattered along with those of his late wife Joyce at an undisclosed location. In lieu of flowers, condolences or calls, it is asked that donations be made to The Graduate School Scholarship Fund, Hebrew Union College, 3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.