Lloyd Marshall Curtis, Jr., age 70. Sunrise April 7, 1949 and Sunset October 18, 2019. Lloyd affectionately known as “Marsh”, “Dude” or “Paw Paw”, was the eldest son of the late Maebelle and Lloyd M. Curtis, Sr.
Marsh graduated from Grove City High School in 1967. He was an outstanding basketball player who was voted Most Athletic and 2nd Team All-League honors in high school. This was an amazing achievement for an African American athlete playing and competing in rural and suburban leagues in the 60’s. Marsh continued his education at Central State and Franklin Universities.
Marsh joined the Army Reserves where he was certified as a Sharp Shooter. He worked numerous years at Accuray as a Computer Programmer. After Accuray he began his second career as a driver. He was a School Bus, Motor Coach, and Transit Driver. He retired from Ohio State University after many years of service.
Marsh was an avid sports fan! He loved The Browns and remained a season ticket holder regardless of their record. He always supported his grandchildren and attended their athletic events. He enjoyed listening to jazz music and reading Daily Bread every day. One of Marsh’s favorite things was eating home cooking from his sister and daughters.
Lloyd M. Curtis, Jr. leaves to cherish his memory 3 children, Kelli Jones, Crystal Bangura and Jacob (Terra) Curtis; 10 grandchildren, Chrischele McDaniel, Jordan Cummings, Tarin Mack, Kazmin Jones, Sydnie Bangura, Kirbie Jones, Curtis Jones, Daniel Bangura, Zion Bangura and Jaela Curtis; 4 great grandchildren, Noelle McDaniel, Julius Cummings, Robyn Kahindo and Kylen Head-Harvey; sister, Diane (Carl) Roberts and brother, Michael (Cheryl) Curtis; former spouse, Irma Norita Curtis; lifelong friends, Louie Willard, George Morris, Pete Evans, the Trout Family and a host of aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, October 25, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.
Interment at Union Cemetery Association.
To the Curtis family I offer my condolences for the loss of your dear family member. May God bless you and keep you at this time. Grace and Peace to all.
So sorry for the loss of my cousin Marsh!! I send my deepest condolences to you all!! Mike, Diane, Kelly, Crystal and Jacob!!
Family,
We’ve suffered a great loss, but God is with us and will carry us through this trying time. I love you all.
My deepest condolences for your loss. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Your family are in my prayers. Condolences for your loss.
We cant begin to imagine what you are going through, but please let us share our heartfelt condolences. In times of distress we need comfort that soothes our hearts. May the peace of God guard your hearts. With caring thoughts.
Deepest sympathy. Keeping your family in my heart and prayers
Our Condolences to your family.
Mattie R Hill, Marvenia, Pim, Garland and Kenny
My sincerest Condolences on the loss of your father Kelly, Crystal, and Jacob! I remember Mr. Curtis like yesterday. Praying for your comfort and peace.
My sincerest condolences of the loss of your loved one. Praying for the entire family ❤
To Kelly and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I’m praying for God to give you strength and peace during this most difficult time. He will get you through this. Just trust, believe and have faith.
Wishing you peace and comfort, and wishing you the courage to face the days ahead. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you find strength in Gods love during this time of grief.
My heart hurts because I have no tears to shed. Mike…NeCia, Trey, Rich, and I send our love and prayers of comfort to you/Cheryl & Mike, Diane/Carl & family, and Crystal, Kelly, and Jake.
My deepest condolences to the family. Words fail to express my sorrow. My prayer is that God will comfort and keep you and your family in this time of need.
Sending my prayers and Condolences to Mike and the family
My deepest condolences. Sending strength to your family.
To The Curtis Family
My Thoughts & Prayers are with you as you all go through these trying time…May GOD bring you all strength & comfort…No words can express my sympathy…MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL…
To the Curtis Family: while you don’t know me, I knew Lloyd well in high school. I was the JV basketball coach when he played varsity for GCHS. Not only was he a good basketball player, but he was also one of our best young men as well as a leader on the team. He was our point guard, a position that calls for a leader. Lloyd contributed greatly to the success Grove City High School enjoyed in those years. I was proud to have been a small part of his high school career. I am sorry that our paths never crossed again. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I’m sure that his good life as a high school student continued throughout his adult life.
Kelli,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May our Lord give you peace knowing your Dad is celebrating with the angels in heaven!
Blessings friend.
To Marsh’s family:
You all are in my prayers. He was a great friend to my mother and always was a kind person and supporter of my endeavors. The Dawg Pound has gained another angel and he will be missed.
Lloyd was a nice guy. I knew him in high school, where we both attended a summer school Algebra class.
Rest in peace sir! Go Browns!
Lloyd is remembered warmly by his high school classmates. His smile warms one’s heart. He was an asset to this world and will be in God’s Kingdom, also. Prayers for his family and friends who know he is in a better place, but who suffer his loss.
Lloyd was a great friend. He always supported me and my son. He went above and beyond what I expect any person would. I truly enjoyed my time with him and want to express my sincere condolences to the family. He was an honorable man.
You may not know me but I worked with Lloyd for many years at The Ohio State University and recently at The Defense Supply Center of Columbus (DSCC). We and other OSU retirees had breakfast on Saturday mornings from time to time. We will miss our dear friend.
My condolences for your lost and my great friend. You will alway be in my prayers.
May God bless you and yours.
My sincere condolences to Lloyd’s loved ones.
He was one of my drivers in paratransit at Ohio State University when I was in Program 60
We always had many good discussions about the current sports world
I missed him when he retired and I am certain he will be missed by his loved ones
Rest In Peace Lloyd and May God be with you
Lloyd and I worked together at OSU for a number of years taking students that were handicap to class. He was a good friend and enjoyed working with Lloyd. He was dependable and always there to help. He will be missed and I’m so glad are paths crossed in this life
My thoughts and prayers are with the Curtis family during this difficult time. For those that knew and loved Mr. Curtis please take the time to not just mourn his passing but to celebrate his life. His legacy will continue through the lives of his children and grandchildren. Rest in Peace.
Kelli, Crystal and Jake,
So sorry for your loss. Dad (as I called him) was a good man. I can still see his big beautiful smile. May the memories of your dad help y’all get through the difficult time. Praying for the entire family. Love and God bless!
May Gods Peace be with you during their time and the the days to come. Lloyd was a funny hard working Co worker that will be sadly missed.
Felton and Phillipa Davis
Curtis family : Our prayers, hearts,and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May God’s blessings be with you during your time of sorrow. TO BE ABSENT IN THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. God bless your family. Hold tight onto the Lord his love is ever present. Love you Uncle Junior, Aunt Barbara Long
Lloyd was truly one of the best people I have had the pleasure of knowing during my lifetime. I played recreational basketball with him at the downtown YMCA and he had a great jump shot. More important than anything else, he was a great person. Jake, you probably do not remember me from your Dad bringing you downtown to play ball. May God comfort you and your family as only he can. My prayers will include your family.
Had the good fortune of working with Lloyd at Accuray in the’70s; we worked in the same dept., but Lloyd worked nights for a while so I didn’t get to know him until he went on days. He joined the intramural basketball league and was always the best on the court, even against the former college players. Always a team player. Very good to work with, very intelligent. He made me a Grove City BB fan. Didn’t realize that we were born three weeks apart. Your loss is way too soon. Your family will be in my prayers.
I too had the pleasure of knowing Lloyd. We played on the same intramural team at Accuray. He was a “baller”- the best. More than that, he was a kind decent man. To the Curtis family: My sincere condolences. He undoubtedly will be among those who hear the voice of Christ and come out. (John 5:28,29)
I have nothing but fond memories of him.
Rodney Jones