Todd “Big Poppy” Curtis, 51, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, on February 11, 1970, to Charles and Connie Curtis.
Todd was a 1988 graduate of Harrison High School. He has degrees in Occupational Safety and Health Management and in Human Behavior. He is a decorated army veteran who served honorably during the Gulf War. He served as a Power Generation Specialist and Ordnance Specialist. Todd served in the 118th Forward Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Unit, and 1st SFOD. He received several awards while serving our country including the Army Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Todd also holds the title of Lifetime Pathfinder. He is a current member of the American Legion, several softball associations, and many professional organizations.
Todd enjoyed coaching and had a lifelong love for softball, playing at all levels throughout his life. Some of his other interests included fishing, shooting, collecting, cooking, and riding his Hillbilly Hotrod. Most importantly, Todd loved spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids, and two furbabies (Roxie and Elvis). He hopes to be remembered for being a true and loyal friend, and for making the best “Poppy Juice” ever!
Todd is preceded in death by his father, Charles Curtis; his mother-in-law, Carolyn Hedges; his Aunt Edna Grace; Todd and Lisa’s angel baby that they lost before birth, while they were still in high school.
Todd is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Alicia “Lisa” Curtis; his children, Brittany (Rick) Eller, Madison, Austin, and Lilly Curtis, Corey (Chelsea), Christopher, Emily, and Sarah (John) Ringham; 4 grandchildren, Charles, Mikayla, Xander, and Olivia; his mother, Connie Curtis; and his sister, Stacey Curtis.
Services will be at 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, officiating clergy Pastor Tim Hall. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, and again from 11:00 am until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Curtis. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Todd A. Curtis and sign his virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com