DENNIS EDWARD CURTIS, age 59, of Decherd, Tenn., departed this life on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at STRHS Winchester, Tenn., following an extended illness.  Mr. Curtis was born in Winchester, Tenn., to Peggy Conn Curtis and the late Franklin D. Curtis on November 14, 1958.  Mr. Curtis was a member of the Decherd Church of Christ.  He joined the Army National Guards in Winchester and did his basic training in South Carolina. He was employed at the Adult Activity Center in Winchester for several years as an Adult Care Giver. He left employment there and was employed at U.T.S.I. in Maintenance.  For the past several years before becoming disabled he was a care giver to adults in their home.  He enjoyed helping people.

He is survived by his mother, Peggy Curtis, sister, Lisa Taylor and husband Ronnie, Nephew, Jason Henson, all of Decherd, niece, Jennifer Jackson of Estill Springs, 2-great-nephews; Jace Jackson and Tanner Jackson, 1-uncle, Mark Conn of Decherd.

Visitation for Mr. Curtis will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday evening, November 7, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 8, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. John Payne and Chaplin Mark Bassett, officiating.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd.

In Lieu of flowers the donations may be made by contacting Grant Funeral Services.

Online live viewing of the service is available by contacting Grant Funeral Services.