Boyd
L. Curtis, 87, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, September 4, 2016, 8:25
AM, at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg, following a brief illness.
Boyd
was born January 8, 1928 in Gladstone, Illinois. He was the son of
Waldo and Helen (Petherbridge) Curtis. He married his wife, Ruby Marie
(Woods) Allen on December 23, 1965 in Galesburg. Boyd is survived by his
loving wife, Ruby of Galesburg; six children, Tom (Patty) Curtis of
Burlington, Iowa, Mike Curtis of Galesburg, Everett (Susie) Ferguson of
Davenport, Chuck Allen of Galesburg, Judy (Bruce) McGriff of Naperville,
Linda Ferguson of Hamilton; several grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents and siblings.
Boyd
attended Oquawka High School. He was a veteran of the US Army. For 31
years, Boyd worked at Gale Products, until his retirement in 1984. He
was a skilled carpenter; he built dollhouses, garages, decks, sheds and
also did remodeling. Boyd loved fishing, especially channel catfish.
They spent many vacations fishing at their cabin in Wisconsin. He was a
loving, caring, and compassionate man.
Boyd
and Ruby were married for 50 years, always worked together, enjoyed
fishing, cooking and family projects. Boyd is especially remembered for
his perfectly fried catfish.
Per
Boyd’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service
will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016, 1 PM at Watson-Thomas
Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Military honors will be conducted
following services. Mark Dawdy will officiate. Arrangements have been
entrusted with Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials may
be made to the family to decide at a later date. Expressions of sympathy
may be left for the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

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