A. Curtis James
A. Curtis James of Poteau died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday May 22, 2022. He was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Howe to Zollie and Dennie Cleo James.
He was the youngest boy raised in a tight-knit family with siblings Ocie, Cecil, Jewell, Leona, Thomas, Cassie, Archie and Lebrica. He attended the No. 10 Elementary School, Howe High School, Carl Albert College and then served in the United States Army.
Curtis moved to San Diego where he met Dorothy his wife of 61 years. He was a loving father to Kathryn, Karen and Kurt, often telling them how proud he was of them and how much he loved them.
He brought his family on vacations to Poteau annually. He really loved being a grandfather and adored all his grandchildren. Curt was an excellent athlete competing at the highest levels of golf, basketball, baseball, softball and slow-pitch. He umpired and refereed games for the City of San Diego and was an avid supporter of the Howe basketball teams.
Curtis worked in the aerospace industry retiring from Teledyne Ryan in 1993 as the vice-president of procurement. He enjoyed gardening, his roses, feeding the deer and watching for cardinals.
Curtis was very proud to serve as president of the Howe Old Settlers where he enjoyed catching up with friends and eating good food every Tuesday. He and Dorothy attended Poteau First United Methodist Church appreciating the worship, fellowship and friends they made at church.
Survivors include his wife Dorothy James, his children Kathryn and George Buffington of Florida, Karen and Tom James-Fuller of California, Kurt and Michelle James of California, his grandchildren all of California Madeline James, Mason James, Owen James-Fuller and Cole JamesFuller, his sister Lebrica and Douglas Binns of Poteau, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and a host of beloved friends.
His service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Poteau First United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Perkin officiating.
Burial will follow at Monroe Cemetery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home, Poteau.
Viewing will take place Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Evans and Miller Funeral Home.
You may leave online message for the family at http://evansfuneralhomes.blogspot.com.