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1957
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2022
Curtis Smith Obituary
Curtis William Smith
Formerly Sioux City
Curtis William Smith, 64, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with glioblastoma on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.
Curtis was born in Sioux City on Sept. 20, 1957. Curtis and his family lived in the Riverside area where he attended Riverview Grade School, Riverside High, and West High, until moving to Tama, Iowa, where he graduated from Tama-Toledo High. He joined the Army shortly after and was stationed in Germany. After leaving the Army, he moved to Florida where he became a Broward County Sheriff and worked in Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Oakland Park, Fla., until he retired after 20 years of service.
Because of his love for animals, he became a horse farrier and moved to Jasper, Ala., and then to Ocala, Fla. He most recently was employed as a Code Enforcement Officer with the City of Ocala, but had to resign when he became ill. Curtis loved playing his many guitars, loved his Harleys, and loved his family. His beautiful smile will be forever missed.
He leaves behind his wife Belinda (MacAllister), who has been by his side for 42 years; son Richard Smith of Ocala; son Captain Aaron Smith of Fort Hood, Texas, and his fiance Ashley Davis; mother Audrey Smith of Ocala; brothers Carl Smith, and Chris Smith of Raleigh, N.C.; sisters Cindy Korth, of Margate, Fla., and Charmaine (Raymond) Beaver of Sioux City; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Smith.
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Mozak Family
February 16, 2022
With our deepest sympathy family.
Wanda Ingalls
February 16, 2022
Wow so surprised to see Curtis´s obituary in Riverside. I am so so sorry for your loss. Curtis was always such a good kid growing up across the alley from us. Sounds like he did everything right in his short life time.! Hugs to everyone of of you. Audrey special hugs to you we never except our child to pass before us. Love you all.He was same age as Larry Senior when he passed so really understand his family´s loss.God Bless you all. Wanda
Nancy Guy
February 16, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Curtis passing. My deepest sympathy and prayers to your family
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