John Martin Curtis, 92

John Martin Curtis, 92 of Mills River passed away Saturday March 26, 2016 at the Elizabeth House.
He was the son of the late Dewey and Frances Curtis and husband of the late Virginia McGrath Curtis who died in 2000. He was preceded in death by two sisters.
A US Army veteran, he was a member of the 101ST Airborne, and had received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Metal and Presidential Citation for Meritorious Service. He was an avid bowler and fisherman. He loved baseball and was a huge Duke fan.
Survivors include one son, Michael Curtis and his wife Linda of Mills River, two daughters, Jean Foster and her husband Donnie of Liverpool, NY and Christine Edwards of Hendersonville, one sister Joan Tetrault of NY, eight grandchildren, Teresa Curtis, Zack and his wife Telisha Curtis, Dillon Curtis, Kelly Green and her husband Josh, Cameron Edwards and Gina Clayton and five great grandchildren.
No service is planned.
Memorials may be made to: Four Seasons Compassion for Life; 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the Curtis family.