Jack Curtis

Jack Curtis, age 85, passed away peacefully at his residence in Summertown, Tennessee, surrounded by his family. A proud native of Summertown, Jack was married to Sandy Gandy Curtis for 66 years before her untimely death last year. He was the sixth of 12 children born to W.R. and Evelyn Bailey Curtis, who preceded him in death.

Jack was also preceded in death by his siblings: Ann (William) Pitts, Sis (Ben T) Rubert, Bob (Rebecca) Curtis, Dave (Ruby Nell) Curtis, Louise (Bobby) Ambrose, Floyd Curtis, and Larry (Debbie) Curtis.

He is survived by his loving siblings: Mary (Steve) Lovell, Lois (Vernon) Giles, Jean (Bobby) Giles, and Kathy (Terry) West.

Jack's legacy lives on through his devoted children: daughter Jackie Entrekin (Tommy) of Ethridge, and sons Hal Curtis (Judy) of Summertown, and Stan Curtis (Ranee) of Athens, Alabama.

He was a proud and cherished Papaw to: Justin Entrekin (Autumn) of Murfreesboro, Lindsay McMasters (Cody) of Leoma, Zachary Curtis (Sarah) and Rachel Webb (Tyler) of Athens, Alabama, Lucas Curtis of Summertown, Jacob Curtis of Chattanooga, as well as nine great-grandchildren: Lucy, Amelia, and Wyatt Curtis; Finley and Emersyn Webb; Sawyer and Sutton Entrekin; Audrey and Izzy Sisk.

He is also survived by in-laws Paul (Patricia) Gandy of Hohenwald, Charles (Kathy) Gandy of Mt. Pleasant, Connie Gandy of Nashville, and Jennifer (Joe) Zimmerman of Mt. Juliet.

Jack Curtis will be remembered most for his warmth, wit, and generous heart. A natural storyteller and jokester, Jack could light up any room with his sense of humor and down-home charm. Even in his final days, he remained upbeat, always seeing the good in life and in others. His love for Southern sayings and folksy wisdom was a joy to all who knew him.

A survivor of both bladder and prostate cancer, Jack approached life with resilience and courage. His door was always open, and his table always had a place for one more. Jack deeply loved children — so much so that he hand-built a playground for neighborhood kids to enjoy, and he served as the caretaker of the Sandcastle’s Children’s Library, a role that brought him great pride.

An avid outdoorsman, Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and tending to his garden. He also had a deep love for classic cars — especially his cherished 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner.  He was a longtime member of Local #572 pipefitters union. 

Jack Curtis lived a full and generous life. His love, laughter, and legacy will live on in the many lives he touched.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at The Tabernacle. Visitation will take place from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:00 PM. Burial will take place at a later date.