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He was born on December 18, 1966, and was a son of the late Jesse Ken Updike and Betty Mae (Smith) Updike.
Curtis worked as an I.T. Systems Analyst at Sentara Healthcare Human Resources Dept. He graduated from Broadway High School in 1985. He obtained his journeyman electrician's license and transitioned to computer technology.
He was currently employed in the Support Information Systems department as an Information Security Analyst for Sentara Health. A lifetime Miami Dolphins fan, he loved playing sports such as Tennis, Pickleball, and fishing.
Curtis is survived by four brothers, Teddy (Denise) Updike, of Richmond, Mark (Sharon) Updike, of Broadway, Justin Updike, of Harrisonburg, Kevin (Lisa) Updike, of Dayton; nieces and nephews; Jonathan Updike, Ariel Updike, DaVinci Updike, Crystal Updike-Stuhlmiller, Landen (Grace) Stuhlmiller, Zackariah Stuhlmiller, Aaron Updike, Michael (Megan) Updike, Lyric (Mason) Updike, Anna Updike; great-nephews; Kamon Updike and Kai Updike; great-niece, Alisha Coverstone; step great-nephews & nieces, Jaiden Cox, Nick Cox, Emily Malanowski; numerous great-great nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 1PM, on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater. A reception will follow at Dayton United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater, Virginia.
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Eva Robertson
November 20, 2024
Curt was one of the kindest people I have met and he looked out for so many people. He encouraged me in my tennis game and helped me laugh at myself when my shots went embarrassingly awry. He strung my rackets. He always stopped to chat on his walks around Purcell Park. He invited and encouraged me to try pickleball, and I was planning to take him up on it. I am deeply saddened by the loss of Curt and wish I had taken the time to thank him for spreading so much joy and enthusiasm in the racket sports community and beyond. I send heartfelt condolences to all of his family.
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Wilson Liu
November 18, 2024
Curt was such a caring and kind person. He took care of the tennis and pickleball courts in Harrisonburg over the years. We all owe him a debt of gratitude. Rest in peace! God bless.
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