Gary Lee "Pete" Curtis Jr.

Gary Lee "Pete" Curtis Jr. obituary

Gary Lee "Pete" Curtis Jr.

Gary Curtis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Gary Lee Curtis, Jr. (Pete), age 58 of Jacksonville, passed away October 21, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1967 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He is survived by his mother, Regina Cavender (Bill Parker) of Little Rock, father, Gary Lee Curtis, Sr. (Debby) of Hot Springs Village, siblings; Monica Flowers (Nick) of Greenbrier, Clinton Curtis of Alexander, Blake Curtis of Conway; uncle, Gary Owens (Ava) of Coldwater, Michigan and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pete had a kind, loving heart and cherished the time he spent with family and his precious, fur companion, Leo. His hobbies included working on his sail boat, growing plants shared with him by family members and working on cars. He had an inquiring mind for learning new things and was an avid reader and researcher.

Though our hearts are broken, we know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus and we will see him again.

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