Curtis

Barry Curtis, 66, went home to glory Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was home at his passing with his family.

Barry was born Nov. 9, 1954, to Marsha and Brian Curtis. He went to many schools and lived many places, The Great Lakes being his favorite. Barry served in the Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. Barry worked for his father for 27 years building Driftwood Acres Mobile Home Park.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at Allison Memorial Chapel with military honors and Pastor Morgan Lester officiating. Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, May 21, at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (2200 East John Sevier Highway) in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Barry is survived by his wife Lynn of 33 years, and a brother, Kelly Curtis. He and his wife Lynn raised three children, Sara Beth Lester (Morgan), Lauren Michelle Gleockler (Ben) and Benjamin Clayton Curtis (Katie). He has five grandchildren, Madelyn, Nathanael, Brennan, Everette and Ellie.

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

To say Barry was a motorcycle enthusiast is an understatement. He loved to ride and had many bikes. Barry loved his Bible and the Lord. He served in his church in Sunday school, the bus ministry and church security throughout our 17-plus years at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Ashtabula, Ohio. As a result of his leading his family and raising them in the Lord, all his children are currently serving in the ministry.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Marsha; father, Brian; and sister, Sherri. Barry once said the only thing you have in the end is your name to carry on. Be honorable and always be kind.   

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.