Todd Marcus Curtis, 58, a lifetime resident of Edmond, OK died surrounded by his family, on May 15th, 2024, after a heart event that he did not recover from. Todd is survived by his wife of 27 years, Joan (Deason) Curtis, Daughter Caralyn Grace, and Josh Chica of Oklahoma City OK, son Josef Todd Curtis, daughter Emma Rosalee Curtis, and son John Alexander Curtis all residing in Edmond OK, his dear mother Rosalee Curtis of Albany OR. Sisters Lori and Danny Higginbottom of Newcastle OK. Candy and Brian Graham of New Braunfels TX. Jason Curtis and Rebecca Duce of Albany, OR. Many sibling in-laws, dear cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces, and nephews too many to mention.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Don Curtis, Cousin Mike Jones, Uncle Cecil Jones, Uncle HC Boswell, Aunt Jerry Chaney, Grandparents Margaret and William Curtis, Grandparents Robert and Leola Lankford.
Todd was born October 30,1965 in Oklahoma City at Integris Hospital and grew up in North Edmond. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1984, and later completed his bachelor's in business administration at Southern Nazarene University in 1994. He became a 3rd Generation firefighter at the Edmond Fire Department at the age of 19 and retired as a Driver from that same department after 31 years of service to the citizens of Edmond.
Todd and Joan were married October 11, 1996, and had 4 beautiful children, and an amazing life of adventure. Todd and Joan are active members of Victory Church Edmond, where he served on the Tech Team, and anyplace anyone would ever ask. Todd was always first to volunteer. Todd loved to travel and was able to take his dream trip to Israel in 2021. He also went to London with the SFHS Marching Band and was a proud Band Dad! A few of his favorite trips were when he gave his daughter in marriage in Mexico and got certified to scuba, when he traveled with the kids one on one all over the US and when he and Joan got to cruise the Danube River. In his lifetime he traveled all over Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada and spent several years driving all over the US and was so excited every time he found someplace new to explore. He loved to mess with his sisters and his kids. He loved his momma! He was a proud "Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License" holder, but rarely got to use it. He was always reading, learning, and listening to books. He read the bible every day.
Todd loved his family, but not more than he loved Jesus! Right after he got on the fire department, he realized death was a possibility and he went on the hunt to find out more about God. He met Jesus because his friend Joel Brentlinger shared the love of Christ through consistency and relationship. Todd always said knowing Jesus and being Jesus were 2 different things and he would just sit with people and calmly answer questions and quiet fears. If we could describe Todd in a nutshell, it would be quiet strength with a side of sarcasm. He loved the unlovable when no one else would. He would always say "Leaders lead to calm", and that is who he was to his family. A leader, with quiet strength, that loved us the way Jesus loved us to the best of his ability. He was always trying to be better and left his family a legacy of laughter and joy.
There is no way to put the man Todd Curtis into a few words, as he changed so many people's lives just by giving hugs and being kind. Todd, we will miss you, but we will see you again!
Public visitation will be held Monday, May 20, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with family present during this time to greet friends and guests.
Services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Victory Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. Interment is to follow at Memorial Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.