Curtis Anthony Pellegrin
Curtis Anthony Pellegrin
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Curtis Anthony Pellegrin, 77, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 29, 2022. He was born February 5, 1945, in Houma, Louisiana to the late Eddie Joseph Pellegrin, Sr. and Adele (Dupre) Pellegrin.
Curtis loved to stay active and was always on the go. He enjoyed dancing, cycling, fishing and snow skiing. His children and grandchildren were his passion. He was often found outside playing football and basketball with the kids, laughing, and having a wonderful time. Curtis enjoyed traveling in their RV, annual trips to Oregon in the summer, and spending time outdoors. He was happy go lucky, optimistic, jovial, and an occasional jokester. Curtis was one of a kind.
Preceding Curtis in death are his parents; brother, Herman Pellegrin, Sr.; sister, Phyllis P. Picou and her husband Jesse; and sister-in-law, Becky Pellegrin.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving companion of twelve years, Paula Ireland of Benton, Arkansas; children, David Pellegrin (Dixie) of Euless, Texas, Claire Dufrene (Chad) of Marrero, Louisiana and Mary Wagner (Brian) of Slidell, Louisiana, and bonus daughter Heather Hinz (Bill) of Eugene, OR.; grandchildren: Eric Abadie (Caitlin), Rachel Dufrene, Devan Bertaut (Shelbey), Jeremy Bertaut, Dylan Pellegrin, Drew Pellegrin, Eisley Hinz, and Coen Hinz; great-grandchildren: Brandt, Houston, and Jules Abadie, and Isla Bertaut. He also leaves behind his siblings: Eddie Pellegrin, Jr. (Sue), Berthile P. LeBoeuf (Milton), and Shirleen P. Conrad (Bruce); sister-in-law, Olynda Pellegrin LeBoeuf; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who love Curtis and will miss him always.
Memorial service, officiated by Rev. Keith Dodson, will be held at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church of Benton Missions Committee, 200 N. Market, Benton, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
322 N Market Street, Benton, AR 72015
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Clara Whitaker
January 3, 2023
We enjoyed riding bikes and getting to know Curtis. He was such an avid biker and always willing to come back and ride with any of us that got behind! We will miss him. Jim & Clara Whitaker, HSV Ageless Bikers
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Sue and Mike Hinz
January 1, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Curtis´ passing. We send heartfelt sympathies to Paula and his family. Mike and I are honored to support the church´s ministries in this fine man´s name.
Sue and Mike Hinz
January 1, 2023
We are so sorry to Learn of Curtis´ passing. Our sympathies are with Paula and his family. He was a wonderful person to be with. Mike and I are honored to remember this fine grandpa with a gift to the church´s Missions Committee.
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