Michael Wayne Curtis was born on December 29, 1943, at home in Hayti, Missouri. He passed away on May 8, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 80 years of age.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Boyd Fielder Curtis and Peggy Pansy Curtis.

Mike was a loving husband to his wife of 60 years, Nancy. He loved dancing with Mrs. Nancy and eating dinner on Saturdays with her and their close friends. He enjoyed hunting, loading rifle shells, watching Cooter baseball, and Kentucky basketball, and reading. He also enjoyed taking rides with his beloved dog PeeWee, listening to 1960s music, having breakfast and coffee with his friends at McDonald's, and spending time with his family.

He leaves the following behind to cherish his memory:

Beloved Wife: Nancy Curtis of Portageville, MO.

2 Children: Jeanna (Keith) Swafford of Dresden, TN.

Steve (Sandy) Curtis of Doniphan, MO.

2 Sisters: Christi (David) Hardy and Cathy Bullock

4 Grandchildren: Chelsey Curtis (Trey Williams) of Caruthersville, MO.

Peyton Curtis (Lyndzi Hart) of Hayti, MO.

Colter (Tiffany) Swafford of South Palm Beach, FL.

Curtis Swafford of Dresden, TN.

One Great Granddaughter: Emory Swafford of South Palm Beach, FL.

7 nieces and nephews, and his beloved fur baby, PeeWee, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on May 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., at the John W. German Funeral Home Chapel in Hayti, with Brother Mark Hoover officiating.  Pallbearers were Jay Sanders, Todd Thomas, Bobby Khourie, Larry Ray, and Steve Carnell.  Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Hayti.

John W. German funeral home of Hayti in charge of services.