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Obituary For Freddie Curtis

Freddie Ulysses Curtis, 70, peacefully entered his eternal rest at his home in Durham, North Carolina on April 5, 2017, with his devoted wife, Linda Hubbard Curtis, by his side. Freddie was the third child of the late Thernotta Cumbo Curtis and Otis Curtis. He was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended Hampton University where he played football. Freddie had a deep love for God and cherished his private time communing with Him, seeking His guidance in all things. He was an active lifetime member of First Baptist Church on Wilmington Street in Raleigh. He was a loving husband, a caring father, a very proud grandfather, a trustworthy brother, nephew, and uncle, and a faithful friend to all who came to know him. He was witty and fun-loving. In addition to his wife, Dr. Linda Hubbard Curtis, also left to cherish his precious memory are his daughters Crystal Downs (Marcus) and Joy Peebles; brothers Michael and Tony Curtis; aunts Eunice White, Thelma Lennon, and Bernice Coles; grandchildren Hayden, Hamilton and Harper; nephew Benjamin; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Homegoing service will be on Monday, April 10, 2017, at White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville Street in Durham at 1:00 pm, visitation at noon.

Guest Book

I'm so sorry to hear of Freddie's passing. My condolences to the Curtis family.

- Linda

Crystal Joy Jackie and family my prayers are with you all during this difficult time continue to stay strong and keep your head held high. Cherish all the many memories you shared with Freddy they can never be taken away. Remember God will bless you and keep you.

- K

Condolences goes to cousin Kystal, Michael and families doing this time of sorrow. We were neighbors on Campanella Lane. Class of 1965 and 1967.

- Carol

My condolences to the family of my church member and life-long family friend. Freddie will truly be missed. Rest in peace!

- Faye Cox Chaplin

I'm sorry to hear of Freddie's passing. My condolences to the Curtis family.

- Vivian Cox Gerald

Crystal and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your family's comfort in the days ahead.

- Linda

Linda, You are in my prayers.

- M. Daye

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

- MICHELLE

I'm so sorry to hear of Freddie's passing. My condolences to the Curtis family.

- Linda

I'm so sorry to hear of Freddie's passing. My condolences to the Curtis family.

- Linda

TO THE FAMILY, MANY BLESSINGS, AND PEACE. SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.

- SHIRLEY STURDIVANT VENNING

Sincere sympathy and condolences to the family.

- Nelson Bost

This picture of Freddie captures his fun loving nature. Freddie always lifted my spirits and brought a positive energy when he entered the room. He is missed.

- Joyce Page

Linda, I am deeply saddened for your great loss. Praying for you and the family during this very difficult time. May you be strengthened by knowing that God is right by your side through it all.

- Loretta Harry

Sorry for your lost

- Harold Robinson

Rest in Peace, Freddie. From our freindship that was nurtured at First Baptist and Lucille Hunter to New Jersey, we kept in touch.May God be with your family in the days ahead.

- benjamin Foster, Jr.

Dear Linda, Peace and blessings to you and your family. Know that, time is the arbiter of all things...in time you will heal and will have God's grace to remember all the things that made you and Fred's life joyful. Be well and be sure to know that there are many who are at one with you in these times of grief. May God and all of his wisdom, love, compassion and caring be with you as you transition through this difficult time.

- Arsenetta

Our brother, class and church mate you are missed. Our love, prayers and condolences to the family.

- Dorothy Shaw and Brad Thompson

Linda, you have our heartfelt sympathy and fervent prayers. May God comfort you & family during this time. Love, Deborah Waddell Jackson & Family

- Deborah

So sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Freddie and I served on the Board of Christian Education at First Baptist several years ago.He was the Chairman.

- Ruby P. Greene

- K

My condolences to the family. May you be comforted in the days, weeks, months and years to come. God bless you.

- Crystal Williams

Linda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

- SUE & MACK JARMON

To the family of Freddie Curtis. My heartfelt condolences go out to each of you. May the good Lord continue to hold you in his loving arms as you go through your loss. Gloria Hunter & family

- Gloria

To the family of Freddie Curtis. My heartfelt condolences go out to each of you. May the good Lord continue to hold you in his loving arms as you go through your loss.

- Gloria

Dr. Hubbard, my condolences goes out to you and your family. May your love one rest in peace.

- Sharon Marble Smith

To the Curtis family.Prayers and God be with you.Mike,take care my brother.Jig and the Hunter family.

- John

A life long friend from early childhood. Rest in Paradise my dear friend. To the family, I pray your pain is brief and you are blessed with Gods grace.

- Akhtab Abdul-Shaheed

You donât get over it, you just get through it. Your donât get by it, because you canât get around it. It doesnât âget betterâ; it just gets different. Everydayâ¦ Grief puts on a new faceâ¦.

- Rober` ZEKE Sanders

Linda and family, My heart goes out to you in the loss of my long time friend and fellow trustee Freddie.I am praying for your comfort and peace. Earlene Hicks

- Earlene

Linda and family, My heart goes out to you in the loss of my long time friend and fellow trustee Freddie.I am praying for your comfort and peace. Earlene Hicks

- Earlene

Linda and family, My heart goes out to you in the loss of my long time friend and fellow trustee Freddie.I am praying for your comfort and peace. Earlene Hicks

- Earlene

- K

My prayers are with the Family. Freddie will be truly missed by his First Baptist Church Family. May God comfort you at this difficult time.

- Deacon Davidsine

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Freddie and my dear high school classmate. ' May God comfort your hearts today and bless you with endearing memories that your hearts will always treaure'.

- Natalie Wilson Perkins

Rest in peace,Freddie,my lifelong friend and classmate. My deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless and comfort you.

- Eunice

Rest in peace,Freddie,my lifelong friend and classmate. My deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless and comfort you.

- Eunice

Condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Michael & Denise Shaw

Dear Linda, Thinking of you during your loss. Will keep you and family in my prayers. Margo Garrett

- Margo Garrett

Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

- Sharon

To Linda, my deepest sympathies! Sending my love and prayers to your family! So sorry for your loss.

- Mary Mangum

Linda, my deep and heartfelt sympathies are extended to you and your family in your hour of bereavement. I pray that the Lord will comfort and keep you during this difficult time.

- Deborah

We share comfort in knowing 'Freddie Ulysses Curtis' is no longer suffering. We will never forget him. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. With love and hugs, Ms. Leontyne A. Madison and Dr. Harry C. and Mrs. B. Aspacia Stafford.

- Leontyne A Madison

I will keep you and your family in my prayers. It has been a pleasure to have known you for all these years. God Bless.

- Richard N

Ms. Linda, we offer our deepest condolences to you and the family. Praying that you will all find comfort & strength in the days ahead. Ron & Carla Oldham

- Carla

Ms. Linda, we offer our deepest condolences to you and the family. Praying that you will all find comfort & strength in the days ahead. Ron & Carla Oldham

- Carla

Linda, my heart goes out to you and the Curtis family. ...As it is written, we will see our loved ones again, a new, in our Father's House. May the Lord continue to surround you and the family.

- Dekenio Norfleet

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Curtis Family! Linda , we love you and we will be there for you!

- Louis & Linda DeBerry

Dear Curtis Family: Please accept sincere sympathy from Hattie and me. We both knew Freddie very well and were honored to have him as a dear friend. May God bless and comfort each one of you!

- Randolph Bazemore

Dr.Hubbard,praying God comforts you during your time of sorrow. We love you. The Baptist Family

- Raychelle

So sad to hear of Freddie's passing. I worked for Freddie at FEW and grew up in Biltmore Hills and friend to the family. Peace be with you as you move forward from his transition.

- Lewis Ligon

To the Hubbard-Curtis Family: May the fond memories of your husband bring you comfort during this time of bereavement. Look back on all the good memories and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before he passed away. We pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need in the coming days, because we know Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Rapha are all working on your behalf. Stay strong and know that you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Timothy Coles & Family

- Timothy Coles

Dear Linda and Family, I am deeply saddened to learn of Freddie's passing. You are in my prayers. May God Bless You and sustain you during this difficult period. Sylvia

- Sylvia

Peace be with your spirit, Freddie, and with your loving family.

- Liz Fournier

Condolences to the family of our long-time church member and friend; he will be missed.

- Fern

Thoughts and prayers for your loss.

- Catherine Bridgers Lucas

To a friend indeed! Rest in Peace Freddie. Maritza Hicks

- Maritza Hicks

Freddie will be missed my prayers go out to the family, may he rest in peace. Stay blessed!

- Valechia

I had always admired Freddie for being a great business man and a true friend to the family.

- Jerry and Rogerlene Cotten

Hearing of Freddie's sudden passing was a shock. He will always be a fixture of East Raleigh as the rest of his family. Freddie was all about family and community. Never will forget the celebration after Ralph's first Council election. Danny Coleman

- Daniel

To the Curtiss Family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and I am praying that God will strengthen your during this difficult time.

- Betty

May you rest in Peace my dear cousin. You touched the hearts of all that knew you.

- Ronald Curtis

May you rest in peace.

- joyce

So very sorry for your lost praying for the family and friends remembering the last reunion GOD BLESS

- Barbara

Such a 'GREAT GUY '' and a ''NICE PERSON''.. REST- IN- TRANQUILITY MY BROTHER.....

- GEORGE A GARTRELL

My condolences to curtis family freddie will bemissed bay bay Harris

- Mckinley jr

Condolences to the family of our long-time church member and friend; he will be missed.

- Fern

Dr. Sherrie and I are sorry for your lost. Know that we are praying for your strength and the strength of your family. Sincerely, The TJ and Sherrie Bridgers

- TJ

My condolences to the Curtis family. He was such a nice person in school. Rest in peace.

- Patsy

The Trustees of First Baptist Church extends deepest sympathy to the family of Trustee Freddie Curtis. Trustee Curtis was a dedicated and committed member of the Board of Trustees for over 25 years. He was always willing to lead or help out in any way necessary. He was instrumental in leading and completing many projects, especially the 'Steeple' Project. Freddie will truly be missed. But, know that he was loved and respected by the Trustees of First Baptist Church. Praying God's continued blessings and comfort to the family,

- Trustee Board of First Baptist Church

To the Curtis Family: I extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. Freddie will always be remembered and loved as a friend and member of First Baptist Church. He will truly be missed. Praying God's continued love and comfort during this time of bereavement.

- Maxine Milleer Smith

My deepest condolences to Freddie's family. I was privileged to get reacquainted during Ligon's 50th HS reunion. May God continue to strengthen you all during this time. Sincerely Gloria Butler-Barnes

- Gloria Butler-Barnes

Prayers and Condolences are extended during this time of sorrow.

- Pat Harris Powell

To the Curtis Family Sorry to learn of the passing of Freddie.

- Lena Robertson-Ridley

Keeping you in continued prayer during this difficult time.

- Carenda Parker

To the loving family of Freddie Curtis, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Andrea

With deepest prayers and sincere condolences to the Curtis Family. May the Lord God strengthen you during this time of sorrow. Peace,Love, And Blessings Will 'Breeze' Cooper

- Will Cooper

To the Curtis Family, No words can fully express the sorrow that is felt when you lose a loved one. Rest in eternal peace, Freddie. You will be missed.

- Reginald and Angela Towns

To The Curtis Family. He will always be remembered. Our deep sympathy goes out to the family. The Tomlinson Family

- Ann Tomlinson Hodges

Crystal - I'am so sorry for your loss. May it bring you comfort to know that at a time like this God has a plan..Freddie has laid down his mortal body ; He has left this frail existence. The time has come to meet royal courts. The work He sent forth for me to do is done.'

- The Peebles- Evans Family

My heart is so heavy. Mr.Freddie meant a lot to me. My prayers are with his family especially his lovely daughter Krystal.

- Jill

Dr. Sherrie and I are sorry for your lost. Know that we are praying for your strength and the strength of your family. Sincerely, The TJ and Sherrie Bridgers

- TJ

Linda, Our deepest condolences. We'll continue keeping you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time. God bless.

- Alicia James

Linda, Please accept my condolences, always know that I am here for you. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.

- Melanie Chrisp - Thorpe

Rest in eternal peace my brother. Praying for comfort for the family.

- Eddie

Linda so very sorry to hear of your lost may God continue to bless you and your family.

- Kenneth Jones

May God give you strength during these hours of sorrow

- Gloria GFriffis Murray