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Russell Curtis Obituary
1938-2018
DR. RUSSELL L. CURTIS, JR. passed away Nov. 18, 2018. He was born in Elkins, WV on March 6, 1938 to Russell L. Curtis, Sr. and Pauline. Dr. Curtis retired from the University of Houston after 41 years. Russell is survived by his four children, Matthew, Mark, Cristina, Caleb and their families. Services will be held, Sat. Dec. 1, 2018, 1pm-4pm at Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services 1734 W. Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098.
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Laura Wells
September 3, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the family of Dr. Curtis or Russ as I came to know him in more recent years. I met Dr. Curtis in the Department of Sociology in 1983 when I was 19 and he gave me a Leo Buscaglia book for my 20th birthday (I still have it.) He attended my graduation party in 1987. We occasionally talked on the phone during the 20 years I spent in Tokyo and, when I returned to Houston and UH for a visit in 2003, I popped into his corner office to say hello and we walked to the UC together and had lunch. We managed to check in on each other throughout the years by phone; the last time, I believe, was right after Hurricane Harvey. I consistently saw in Russ a determined man of principal with a rare intellect and a refreshing, humble disposition and mindful awareness of what it means to be human. I consider him a mentor and the memories of his support and encouragement will always live in my heart. In our last phone conversations, he talked happily and serenely about his beautiful children and grandchildren and his love and pride for them. I am grateful for having known Dr. Russell Curtis and for the positive effect he had on my life. My deepest condolences to you all.
W.Frank Dungan
August 14, 2019
Dr. Curtis was a great inspiration to me. I attended the U of H and with his encouragement and his guidance, I graduated in 1991. His humble beginnings rang true within his intellect; you don't have to be wealthy to be smart and because you have means doesn't indicate that you are lazy.
I graduated as a non traditional student in 1991 and reached out to him in 2008......he remembered me. I am blessed to have encountered him and his guidance in the area of social movement.
May God bless you, his family and friends. He is loved.
Anthony Pearson
June 16, 2019
A wonderful man and a true friend
Andrew Shreffler
December 3, 2018
He was a kind gentle man who cared about others.
i was very lucky to have been his friend. Rerst in peace, Russell.
December 3, 2018
I am offering condolences to the entire Curtis family for your loss. Russell was a good friend and I will always remember our time spent together as part of his legacy.
Thanks,
Carl Eldridge
David Cantu
December 2, 2018
Condolences to the family . So sorry for your loss ; he will be missed . Again our deepest sympathy . May he rest in peace ! David Cantu and family
Suzy Reierson
November 29, 2018
Remembered and appreciated by
Peggy Stautberg
November 27, 2018
Russell was a good and faithful friend to me. I will miss him dearly.
Meagan M
November 25, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's beautiful promise at John 6:40, and may our God of all comfort continue to be with the friends and family of Russell Curtis during this difficult time.
November 25, 2018
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,
November 25, 2018
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13)
Sandra Skipwith
November 25, 2018
He was a wonderful man
VG
November 25, 2018
My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one. May the cherished memories you have of Russell help sustain you during this sad time. May your family be comforted by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your loved one again recorded at John 6:40.
Sandra Skipwith
November 25, 2018
He was a wonderful man
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