Curtis attended local schools in Macon County up until 1972. He was known as a hard worker and held many titles at Sumter Regional Hospital, Tyson and Davis & Rubber Company.
Curtis' most prized achievement was his marriage to Johnnie Mae Hardy for 47 years. They were married on June 7, 1975, and recently celebrated their 47th anniversary with family and friends. Curtis and Johnnie Mae were rewarded with a trip to Hilton Head for the weekend.
Curtis has been a devoted Jehovah Witness for over 50 years as he was baptized in 1971. He was a familiar face and presence in the Kingdom Hall and the Macon County community, where he will be dearly missed.
Curtis leaves to cherish memories by him: Wife: Johnnie Mae Tookes
Sisters: Pearlie Robinson (John Robinson), JoAnn Hodges (Mac Hodges), Ouida Jefferson (Jeff Jefferson)
Brothers: Albert Tookes Jr, Melvin Tookes, Ben Tookes
Sisters/Brother: Martha Hardy, Janice Hardy, Brenda Robinson, Deborah Lane (Larry), Vanessa Hardy, Bertha Jones and Calvin Hardy.
A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Zoom Memorial Services will be held on July 9, 2022 at 11 am EST