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Curtis Selph Obituary
October 2, 1942 - August 3, 2014
Macon, GA- Mr. Curtis Selph, age 71, passed away in a local hospital on August 3, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
Curtis was born in Scotland, Ga to the late Henry Dan Selph and Vera Knowles Selph. He has lived in Macon since 1951 where he worked as an auto mechanic at Tucker's BP Station on the Gray Highway for more than 25 years. When he was able to get some time for himself he enjoyed going fishing or sitting at home with a glass of sweet tea or a cup of coffee and watching Westerns; especially ones starring John Wayne. In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 43 years, Nancy Johnson Selph, a son, Gene Selph, and 2 brothers, William and Bobby Selph.
He will forever be remembered by his children; Cindy Hill (Stephen) of Ft. Valley, Randy Selph of Macon, and Tony Selph of Macon; 5 grandchildren; Christa Phelps of Macon, Glenn Jenkins of Warner Robins, Joshua Robinson (April) of Ft. Polk, LA, Jocelyn Robinson of Byron, and Jeremy Selph of Perry, 9 great grandchildren, and 3 sisters; Inez Wilson (Harold) of Macon, Frances Howell of Macon, and Helen Bazemore of Macon; a brother, Royce Selph (Mary) of Warner Robins; as well as numerous other family members in the Middle Georgia area.
A memorial service to celebrate Curtis's life will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Theus officiating. Burial will be private in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.
Please sign the online registry at www.crestlawnfuneral.com.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge of funeral and burial arrangements.
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This is curtis's wife-nancy louise and his sisterinlaw-Betty
barbara stephens
August 10, 2014
sorry for your loss. here is a picture of his wife and mother to his kids
Brenda Hall
August 7, 2014
Cindy,
Sorry for your loss no words can make you feel any better, but no that one sweet day, you will meet again.I love you
August 6, 2014
To the family of Mr. Selph.
May fond memories of Mr. Selph bring you comfort, even as you face these dark days. I had fond memories of him at Eastview nursing home. He enjoyed his two jobs su much---doorkeeper and selling delicious snacks.
With Live and fond memories of Mr. Selph.
Sheila Brown, Macon, Georgia
August 6, 2014
Inez, so sorry about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family during this most difficult time. May God surround each of you with His comfort and peace. Love, Brenda Poole Schrader. (Wayne Yawn's sister)
August 6, 2014
Inez, I am so sorry about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. May God surround each one of you with His comfort and peace. Love, Brenda Poole Schrader. (Wayne Yawn's sister)
Terry Rainey
August 6, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the hands of God lift you up during this most difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Samantha Tyler
August 6, 2014
Mr. Curtis will be missed. He was always so sweet. He was the door keeper and greeter at Eastview. Rest in peace Mr. Curtis.
Helen Horsley
August 6, 2014
Cindy,I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you miss him and love him. If ever you need to talk call me I will always be here for you.
Don &Peggy Mixter
August 6, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. Curtus was a good friend for many years. He was a very nice man.
allison spradlin
August 5, 2014
Im so sorry for your loss. my condolences to the family
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