of Conway, AR

May 13, 1944 - July 24, 2024

Curtis Wayne Gabbard, 80, of Conway, passed away in his home on July 24, 2024. Curtis was born in Conway to Lester D Gabbard and Maudie "Pauline" Gabbard on May 13, 1944. Curtis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin & friend. Curtis was a talented Master Electrician who was hardworking with a witty sense of humor. He was known for putting everyone else's needs above his own because of his great love and desire to help others. He possessed a gentle spirit and always had good things to say about everyone. Above all the numerous qualities Curtis possessed, he was a man who loved his wife and family.

Curtis is preceded in death by his parents, Lester D. Gabbard & Maudie "Pauline" Gabbard; grandchildren, Savannah Westover, Kaylee Gabbard and brother-in-law, Buck Freyaldenhoven.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Jody Lynn Gabbard; sons, Lawrence (Melissa) Gabbard and Micah Gabbard; daughters, Tracey (Jimmy) Cates, Jamie Holder and Shannon (Richard); sisters, Judy Freyaldenhoven and Pam (Charlie) Brenske and brother, Bobby Gabbard; grandchildren, Caleb Sartain, Levi Sartain, Jessica Ellis, MyKenzie (Jackson) Rayburn, Cidney Gabbard, Kylee Gabbard, Miah Gabbard, Youssouph "Jay" Badji (Maddie Leach), Saly "Madison" Badji-Barrientos (Marcos Barrientos), Christopher Holder, Brooklyn Holder, Austin Westover and great-grandchildren, Ruby Jo Gabbard, Jase Potts, Haley Simmons & Layla Simmons, Lily Sartain and Logan Sartain.

Pallbearers will be Youssouph "Jay" Badji, Christopher Holder, Caleb Sartain, Levi Sartain, Austin Westover and Ryan Fraser.

A celebration of Curtis' life will be held at New Life Church in Conway on Monday, July 29, 2024. A visitation will be at 12:00pm and services will be at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to fight childhood cancer to Nick Apicella @ prayingNinjaWarrior.com

A special thank you to Hospice Home Health for the kindness and care shown to our family.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com