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Curtis Hames Obituary
Dr. Hames served his community in many capacities. He was past President of the Evans County Historical Society, and an Ex-official member of IDA and the Downtown Development Authority. He received the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award in 2015.
He served as a member of Claxton Rotary Club, Evans Memorial Hospital Board and Authority Board, Evans Memorial Hospital Foundation, Leadership Evans, Chamber of Commerce, Middle Coastal Unified Development Authority and was Treasurer of the Leadership Evans Alumni Association. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Claxton.
Curt was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and always attended the annual Georgia/Florida games. He was an award winning photographer. After retiring, he loved to travel and pursue his passion for taking unique pictures of different scenes.
A quote from friends, Stuart and Judith Hain, describes Dr. Hames. "Those who have had the gift of being touched by Curt knew hands of friendship and love, hands of healing, and hands of creativity and vision - hands guided by a great heavenward-facing soul. He will be deeply and forever missed."
Dr. Hames was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Curtis G. Hames, Sr. and Betty Connell Hames, and his brother, Dr. Richard Christopher Hames.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Edwina Neely Hames of Claxton; his children, Buffi Hames (Roy) Baltz, Casey Bray Deen, Cavan (Cecy) Neely Bray and Chas (Kasia) W. Bray; his grandchildren, Ellee Baltz, Noah Baltz, Aubrey Deen, Bray Deen, Trice Deen, Andy Bray and Isabella Bray.
VISITATION: Friday, February 23, 2018, 5-7:00 p.m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, February 24, 2018, 12:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Lyons and Rev. Mike Huling officiating. Larry Anderson and Pharris Johnson will do the Eulogy.
BURIAL: Saturday, February 24, 2018, 3:00 p.m. at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA.
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Pharris Johnson, Stuart Hain, Sam Adams, Kyle Parks, Larry Anderson, Quinn Tanner, Wade Swann, Kevin Odell and Eric Hartley.
REMEMBRANCE: In lieu of flowers the family requests that you send donations to: Evans County C.A.R.E.S., P.O. Box 186, Claxton, GA., 30417; or American Heart Associaiton @ American Heart Assoc-heart. Org; or The First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 546, Claxton, GA., 30417; or your charity of choice.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Memories and Condolences
for Curtis Hames
Myrna Santiago-Sénquiz
March 27, 2018
Dr. Curtis Hames Jr. was a dear friend with whom we shared the passion for photography. Always looking after us and making sure everybody was safe. I was honored by his friendship and will always miss him, especially in every photography expedition. My sincere condolences to his family.
American Heart Association
February 26, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Gloria and Shalene Slater
February 24, 2018
Mrs. Hames we learned today, 2/24/18 of the death of Dr. Hames, which touched us deeply. He was a kind man who thought of others and ways to make their lives better. Sure, you will miss him, but think of him as another angel watching over his family. Our prayers are with you all.
Emmaline Purcell
February 24, 2018
Edwina, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
February 23, 2018
Sincere condolences goes out to the Hames family for your sad loss. May GOD be a source of comfort and strength as you mourn.
American Heart Association
February 23, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
February 23, 2018
May the Most High give peace, strength and comfort to you during this difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
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