Arthur O. Curtis Jr. 84 or rural Elsie, MI died at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 21. 2016. Art was born on November 17, 1931 in Fairfield Township the son of Arthur O. Sr. and Ellen (Croxen) Curtis. He graduated from Ovid High School in 1949 and served in the U.S. Army. On November 11, 1950 he married Lois M. Pixley in Carland, MI. Arthur owned and operated C & D Chevrolet in Elsie for several years. Prior to that he worked for Miller Ford in Owosso, Pierce Motors in Durand, Backus Ford in Owosso and lastly at St. Johns Ford in St. Johns, from here he retired. He loved being at Higgins Lake, and he cherished time with his friends and family, and going deer hunting. He was a life member of American Legion Post 57 in Owosso and life member of St. Johns/Ovid Masonic Lodge. He was active as a youth counselor with the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Lois, daughters, Barbara (Michael) Warren of Grand Ledge, MI; and Rhonda Curtis of DeWitt. Granddaughter, Katie (Kyle) Gaffner of Lansing. Great grandson Andrew Gaffner and great granddaughter Samantha Gaffner. Many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Art was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Kenneth, Harry, Almarion Bacon; sisters Vaudrey Barnard, Marjorie Bradley, son in law, Bill Freund, sister in law Irma (George) Fowler and brother in law Floyd Pixley.
Several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns, MI on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Sunday, January 24, 2016, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. and Monday 1 hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Healthcare Hospice Service or the charity of the donor's choice.

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