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Curtis Tichenor Obituary

Tichenor, Curtis P. Beloved husband of Kim Tichenor; loving father to Claire Marie Tichenor, Ryan Abran Tichenor and Ryan's wife Sarah Warner Tichenor; dear brother of Darrel Tichenor, Bernard Tichenor, Eric Simpson, David Simpson, and Myra Elliot; dear uncle, cousin, friend and colleague to many more. Curtis, 56, passed away on August 18th, 2012 surrounded by his family and friends in St. Louis. Curtis loved his family and friends dearly and wanted all those who loved him to celebrate his life rather than dwell on his passing. A life-long employee of Peabody Energy, at the time of his death Curtis served as Vice-President of Commercial Analytics and Contract Management. Curtis lived his life knowing that God's promises are true. His priorities were his family, his friends, his work, his dog Lilly, and University of Kentucky Basketball. Services: A memorial visitation will be celebrated on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Kutis Funeral Home - South County from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm. A separate Memorial visitation will be held near his hometown on September 1, 2012 at the Bevil Brothers Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, Kentucky from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Centertown Cemetery, Commonwealth Community Bank, 830 S. Main St. Hartford, KY, 42347 in Curtis' name for the care of his mother and father's gravesite.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 23, 2012.

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Cindy Smithhart

September 4, 2012

Kim, Ryan, and Claire,
I was so sorry and surprised to hear about Curtis. He was a warm man with a great sense of humor and loved his family. You are all in my prayers.

Larry & Anita Ivie

September 3, 2012

We were so surpeised and saddened to hear of Curtis' illness and death. We have very many fond memories of your family as neighbors. Curtis always had a smile and so obviously loved his family.

September 1, 2012

Kim and family,
I am sorry to hear about Curtis. May God richly bless and comfort you today and in the days ahead.

Russell Sights , Henderson, KY.

Pam Koonce

August 31, 2012

Kim,
I was so sad to hear of Curtis' passing. He was not only smart and funny, but one of the very nicest guys in our class. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Sherry Cox Porter

August 31, 2012

Kimberly,Ryan and Claire words can never express how we really feel at this time. We will always remember the stories and good times we had with Curtis at our family reunions. The love we share is a priceless gift. My Love and Prayers

Myron Tichenor

August 30, 2012

Kim and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Curtis. May you find comfort in your time of loss.

Edie & Joe Coleman

August 28, 2012

Kim, Ryan, Sarah & Claire, Our hearts break for you but we find peace in knowing Curtis is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We will miss his stories of the Matanzas brothers! I think of them today and it puts a smile on my face. He could tell a story like no other! Literally bringing tears to our eyes. We love him and you all so much! We pray you feel God's presence each and every moment of each day!!

Karen Hayden

August 27, 2012

Kim, I am so sorry to hear about Curtis. Such a good guy.

Tom Cornette

August 27, 2012

Remembering a great friend and co-worker. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Cherita Hudson Flener

August 25, 2012

Kim and Famly,
I am so sorry to hear about Curtis. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cherita Hudson Flener

Myra Elliott

August 25, 2012

LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO MY FAMILY AS WE MOURN THE LOSS OF CURTIS

Kimberley Lorenz

August 24, 2012

Shocked and saddened to hear about Curtis. Our thoughts and prayers are with his amazing family who were so wonderfully welcoming to us when we moved into Cambridge Pointe 13 years ago. May God bless you all.

Robin Tichenor

August 24, 2012

Curtis was such a bright light in the Tichenor family. We will miss his stories about Bernie and the electric fence. He had a way of making each of us feel special. Our hearts are broken and will never be the same. Kim, Ryan, Sarah and Claire, we will see you in Kentucky. We love you. Bernie and Robin Tichenor

Pat and Margie Schwartz

August 24, 2012

Dear Kimmy and children,
The day our son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Kim, moved in across the street from you was the day that Curtis and you all became blessings in their lives. And, when the girls were born you drew them into the wonderful love you were already sharing. We also, as grandma and grandpa, were drawn into your special, caring ways so many times. Curtis was a sweet, kind, fun-loving, and gentle man. His loving demeanor will forever be reflected in all of you. Our prayers, our sympathy, and our love to all of you! Pat and Margie

August 24, 2012

It's just unreal to us that he's gone. As his niece I have wonderful memories of him: watching the Summer Olympics when Ryan turned 1. Many late Christmas Eve nights in preparation for Santa to arrive. Always his humor and love for his family. We love you Kimmie, Claire & Ryan and send our thoughts to the rest of family and friends. Love, Nic (as he would call me )

August 24, 2012

I will miss my dear brother-in-law,his dry wit and prankster ways brought our family many laughs. Our family won't be the same.

August 24, 2012

Kim, Claire, Ryan and Lilly Dog, Curtis was a very special person and always made me feel welcome when I worked with his team in St Louis. His bountiful sense of humor had me in tears with laughter on many occasions and I am more blessed for having known him. It wont be the same but we all have wonderful memories. RIP Curtis, you were so loved.

John Stephan

August 24, 2012

I am saddened and shocked by Curtis' sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time.
On the relatively infrequent occasions when I worked with Curtis at Peabody, I found him to be very hard working, positive, cheerful with a great sense of humor, personable and (most importantly) considerate and thoughtful of others.

leesa spinks

August 24, 2012

Curtis will be greatly missed by so many. He was always a joy to be around.

Maria Tsikalas

August 24, 2012

To my Claire bear and Mama Tich, Ryan and Sarah,

I am so, so sorry for your loss. I will always remember how welcome your dad made me feel whenever I met him. I haven't stopped thinking of you all the past week and wish I could be at home now with you now. I am praying for your whole family and for dear Mr. Tich. May his memory be eternal.

Love you more than words can say.

All the hugs in the world -

Sue Kirkpatrick

August 23, 2012

Curtis was a true Southern Gentleman of the highest character, honorable, fair & square; with a rip-roarin' sense of humor. He adored his precious family; & was adored by all who knew him. He was much too short a time on this Earth; but we're blessed to have had him at all. Heaven is no longer as somber a place as it used to be...

Bill and Debbie Patterson

August 23, 2012

Curtis was a wonderful man--a man of faith, family, and friends. He loved to laugh. We will miss him. We're praying for you, Kim.

Mark and Kellye Sims

August 23, 2012

Our family has always thought of Curtis and Kim as part of our extended family. When we visited them, they always made us feel like royalty. We were wined and dined at the very best of St. Louis and introduced to one of Curtis's favorite St. Loius fried chicken restaurant. He difinitely always showed us a good time. The memories of times shared together will always bring a smile to us! Our love to Kim, Claire, Ryan and Sarah.

Meredith and Dan Pearson

August 23, 2012

Sending love and prayers to the entire Tichenor family and friends.

Gary and Mary Compton

August 23, 2012

Having known Curtis for many years through his work with Peabody, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very trying time. God's blessings on each of you.

Vicki Alford

August 23, 2012

While Rick and I can't deny the sadness we are feeling, we will forever remember the joy and laughter we shared so many times with Curtis and Kim, and appreciate the humor and good side of life, and know that we have been blessed with true, honest to goodness friends.

Derek and Celeste Pounds

August 23, 2012

As his new neighbors we were just getting to know Curtis. He was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. We will miss getting to know him better. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Betty Carter

August 23, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Tichenor family.

Danny Denney

August 23, 2012

My thoughts are with the entire Tichenor family.

Danny Denney

James Graser

August 23, 2012

We'll all miss Curtis & his sense of humor and friendship . I'll always remember when we were fans at our sons little league , and high school baseball games together . Our lives are enriched by having Curtis be a part of them . Our prayers & sympathies are with the entire Tichenor family ....

Luke Sims

August 23, 2012

As lifelong friends of the Tichenors, I am so deeply saddened to hear their loss. Despite our constant, playful, UT/UK rivalry, I thought the world of Curtis. My heart goes out to Kim, Ryan, Claire, & the countless others affected by Curtis' passing. I will see you next weekend at the memorial in Kentucky.

Kevin Schwartz

August 23, 2012

Sitting at my computer this morning with a tear in my eye thinking of all the great times and laughs I had with one of my best friends! Loved you like a brother Chief!

August 23, 2012

Thinking of Curtis,and the whole family. you are in our prayers and thoughts. Don and Linda Brock, cousin Clinton, Mo.

August 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Curtis's family and friends.

Lonnie-Sue Knight

August 23, 2012

Curtis was an awesome person, so funny, so full of life; anyone that knew him loved him! I knew him through my Peabody (now Patriot) career, besides being a fellow Kentuckian and a Wildcat fan! My thoughts and prayers out to you Kim and the rest ofthe family!

Mark Bell

August 23, 2012

I would like to thank Curtis for his compassion and generosity when my wife was taken ill...he had a great sense of humour and will be missed.

Charlie Klehm

August 23, 2012

Deep sympathy for his inimitably kind family.

The Lanes

August 23, 2012

Curtis, it was a joy knowing you. You always had a smile on your face and an inviting, friendly demeanor. You will be missed greatly. God bless you and your family.

August 23, 2012

Thinking of Curtis today and all of his wonderful family. He will be greatly missed by so many people.



Cousin, Shirley (Martin)and Jim Hurt

August 23, 2012

Thinking of you. Curtis was a wonderful person. He will be missed. Prayers for you and your family.
Homer and Linda James

Bill & Linda Giese

August 23, 2012

There's one more star in the sky. Rest in peace, Curtis.

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