Curtis J. Washington Sr.

Curtis J. Washington Sr. 63, transitioned Dec. 13, 2022, Funeral will be Wed. Dec. 21,2022 @ 1:00 p.m. at Second Missionary Bapt. Church, Wetumpka Curtis Jerome Washington, Sr. was born in Wetumpka, Alabama on September 16, 1959, to Annie Laura Washington Smith. He was the youngest of five siblings. Baptized in his youth, he became a member of the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Wetumpka. He became affectionally known as Rome, CJ, and Mute to those who knew and loved him around his community and school. After graduating High School in 1979, he enlisted in the U.S Army where he served in the Quartermaster Corps. His assignments included tours in South Korea, Germany, Schofield Field Barracks, HI, Fort Hood, TX, Fort Campbell, KY, and Fort Sill, OK. He retired in 1996 as a Staff Sergeant (SSG) and returned to his hometown of Wetumpka. Readjusting to civilian life, he worked in security with Bellsouth but his heart’s desire was to serve the Wetumpka community. He trained as a Jailer and then later became a Deputy with the Elmore County Sheriff's Department for six years. Afterward, he worked for Enterprise Car Rental as a Tag and Title Clerk. In 2008, he transferred to the Officer’s Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, as an Automation Entry Clerk. Curtis was a soft-spoken man and kind to everyone. He enjoyed writing and self-reflecting about everything he did. In 2003, he became an advent Bible studier and rededicated his life to the Lord. In 2007, he was Ordinated Deacon with Second Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Kelvin L. Brown. He served as an active faithful member until a debilitating stroke in 2014 left him unable to attend services. On December 13, 2022, he departed this world and has now claimed his mansion in our Father’s House. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Laura Washington Smith, and brothers, Henry Washington and Gary Washington. He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife of 32 years, Phyllis Washington; two daughters Erica (William) Galvin, St. Lewis MO, and Shuron (George) Hunter, Buford, GA; three sons: Christopher T. Washington, St. Augustine, FL, Curtis J. (Sharelle) Washington, Jr., Richmond, VA, and Fernando (Kamesha)Tomlinson, Augusta, GA; nine grandchildren: Addisen, Carsyn, Brent, George, Haley, Chrison, Railynn, Kameron, and Kamora; a sister, Marilyn (Larry) Lucas, Montgomery AL; a brother, Douglas (Mary) Washington, Wetumpka, AL; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Scott, Montgomery, AL, and Karen Washington, Jacksonville, FL; two brothers-in-law, Curtis D. Scott, Georgiana, AL, and Dale L. Scott, Jacksonville, FL; five uncles: Lewis E. Washington, Sr., Earl Washington, Willie J. Washington, Mike Washington, Thomas Washington, and a special cousin, friend, and supporter, Lewis E Washington, Jr. along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, with Hillside Memorial & Gardens directing.

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Curtis J. Washington Sr.

September 16, 1959 - December 13, 2022