H.d. "Red" Curtis

H.d. Curtis Obituary

H.D. "Red" Curtis
Cochran, GA- Funeral services for Mr. H.D. "Red" Curtis, 92, of Cochran who died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at his residence will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday in Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be private in Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Curtis was born in Lucas, Iowa, the son of the late Clark E. and Blanche Johns Curtis. He was the widower of Helen H. Curtis. He was a graduate of Lincoln Aeronautical School and was the recipient of the Charles E. Taylor Award by the F.A.A. in 1995. He was past president and one of the founders of the Georgia Aerial Applicators Association. In March of 2008, the Cochran Airport was renamed Red Curtis Field where he has taught many pilots in the Middle Georgia area. He was a 50 year member and Past Master of Cochran Masonic Lodge # 217 and member and Deacon of Union Hill Baptist Church where he served as Treasurer for 44 years.
Survivors include two sons, Alan (Sonja) Curtis and Freddie (Mary Lou) Curtis, both of Cochran; daughter, Brenda (Andy) Nyczepir of Centerville; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The family may be contacted at the residence on Airport Road and will meet friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday night.
Fisher Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Nov. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for H.d. Curtis

11 Entries

E. Craig Player

April 24, 2025

In trying to find out info on the man that took me on my first airplane ride (in a crop duster) when I was eleven years old, I learned it was Mr. Red Curtis. I am so angry with myself because it was something I wanted to do many years, but seemed to never get the chance. On a recent cycle ride down to Cochran, I was the sign pointing to the airport. I decided this is the best time to do what I had wanted so long. Sadly and unfortunately, I was twelve years too late. I wanted to tell him that I did in fact get my flying ticket later in life, but never forgot about him, wondering what he might be doing at the time. I have shared the story of Mr. Red Curtis landing his plane on the county road in front of my house at that early age. He whipped his tail drawer around in my yard, jumped out, and asked if I had a water hose. I said I did and he asked to use it. I quickly got it for him to add water to his tank. This happened several times during the couple or so days he was spraying cotton. On his last day, he asked if I wanted to go for a ride. I was ecstatic at this opportunity. Mom said okay, and off he and I went (along with my little bratty brother). I will never forget the feeling I had when the plane rotated off the highway. I was amazed at the number of small ponds beneath us, and cows running for their lives it seemed as we flew over them. After landing, I asked he about the age I could learn to fly. He told me and finally I got my license twenty-four years later. I will never forget this man. At this late date, I want you to know I was sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man and I feel sure I would have never gotten my license had it not been for Mr. Red Curtis. Now, my heart washes my eyes when I think of him. Hopefully I will get to meet Allen just to see him and shake his hand one of these days. Gods Speed to You All.

Debra Green

November 21, 2012

Brenda , I was so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you . Live you ! May God bless you!

Lex Pennington

November 19, 2012

Freddie, Allen and Brenda We were sorry to hear about Mr. Red. He was a special person, and he is one of the people that left the world a better place. If there is anything we can do, please call, and know you are all in our prayers.

Elizabeth Bryant-Mitchell

November 19, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Sweatt

November 19, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Ya'll. Kathy Bowman Sweatt
Morgan White & Allie Scott

Danny Churchwell

November 19, 2012

Alan, Freddie and families,
Prayers lifted for all of you during this time. I hated to hear of the passing of Mr. Red. I admired him and he taught me a great deal not only in work ethic, but in how to live life in general. I'll miss him and always respect the wonderful man that he was. You guys were very fortunate to have him as a dad. Rejoice in knowing that he and Mrs. Helen celebrated their reunion in Heaven!

November 19, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God put his loving arms around you during this most difficult time.

Lawton and Helen Hart

Laurie Jones

November 19, 2012

Allen, Freddie, Brenda and families your Dad/Grandad was a great man in my book and I beleive also in Gods book. I am so sorry for your lose just hang on to the good memories. May God Bless You.

Jeanette Howell

November 18, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Agnes Berryhill

November 18, 2012

What rejoicing in heaven. Another member in the choir. Mr. Red taught my Dad how to fly and me how a Christian lives their life. Many a fond memory of he and Mrs. Helen.

November 18, 2012

Alan,Sonja and all the family
So sorry for your loss.May God bless and comfort each of you.
Juanita & Bobby Gay

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