Rance Curtis, Jr.

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Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Friday, December 11, 2020
4-8 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, December 12, 2020
1 pm
Cemetery
Round Mountain Cemetery
Mill Pond Road
Conway, AR  

Rance Curtis, Jr.

of Little Rock, AR

February 11, 1937 - December 7, 2020

Earl Rance Curtis, Jr. went to be with the Lord, December 7, 2020. He was born on February 11, 1937 in Little Rock to Earl and Dorthea Curtis. Rance was a member of Calvary Nazarene Church and worked as an estimator for Fernell Construction Company. One of his favorite pastimes was deer hunting.

Rance was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Lessie Curtis; four children, Steven Curtis (Tammie); Tammie Dearborn (Eric); Anthony Curtis (Stacye); Elizabeth Martin (David); eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm, Friday, December 11, 2020 in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway. The funeral service will follow at 1 pm, Saturday, December 12th.

Rance wants everyone attending to be comfortable, please wear your camo in his honor.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.


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57 Condolence(s)
Toni Dobbins
Brandon, MS
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Friday, December 18, 2020

Much love

Pat Tucker
Luttle rock, AR
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cotton was a one of a kind and he loved his family dearly. God bless you during this sad time

Wanda (Brady) Collie
Traskwood, AR
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Monday, December 14, 2020

My sweet Uncle Rance, you will be so missed. Always laughing an cuttin up. Every time I talked to him, he would always remind me, “you know, WE are your Godparents “ and I would tell him, yes you are and that will never change. Such a sweet, loving man. God Bless you.

Hamilton Jackson
Sherrill, AR
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Monday, December 14, 2020

I will surely miss him. He was a Great Friend of mine. I'll miss talking to him. We were Friends over 50 years . I'm Praying for the Family. Love y'all Old Hamp.

Joe White Jr
LITTLE ROCK, AR
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Monday, December 14, 2020

Lessie and kids, at least that's how I remember you. Cant say enough good about the marks you all made on my life. As one of his boy scouts Rance threw both the best (Sheridan forestry roads bike ride) and worst (Cold Springs winter bivouac) camp-outs of my life. And we all remember the NYPS parties in your home. He was and is one of a kind. Hard to be so happy and sad at the same time. Hoping your love and memories are supporting you as they are me. God bless you all. Joe

Tammy Williams
Austin, AR
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Sunday, December 13, 2020

We will miss you dearly, Uncle Rance's. Love y'all.

Richard Starks
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, December 12, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My dad (Bob) had many stories about Rance when they where growing up. Every time I saw Rance he would repeat them to me.

Richard Plunkett
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, December 11, 2020

RIP Cotton!! Prayers for you all!!

Gary Montgomery
Bigelow, AR
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Friday, December 11, 2020

So to hear of the loss of Cotton.

Deral Cadteel
Pangburn, AR
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Friday, December 11, 2020

Cotton was a great example and great person to talk to about anything. Really going to miss him at deer camp

Kenneth White
Nimrod, AR
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Friday, December 11, 2020

I knew Rance when I was a apprentice over 40 years ago lived with A. J. Furrier and Rance (Cotton) we were working for Tiny Kirk they were real good to me I have never forgotten working out in Texas with him I am very sorry for your loss .

Libby Martin
Heber Springs, AR
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Friday, December 11, 2020

My Daddy was the best man I know. He was always there to lend a helping hand to not only his family and friends but to everyone he came across. He had a great love for his
wife, children, grandbabies, and great-grandbabies. I can't express in words how very precious my Daddy is to me. There is not a better man on this earth. My Daddy was my hero, my superman, and will forever be missed. I know that one day I will meet him again and that gives me a bit of comfort during this difficult time. He enjoyed life to the fullest, with a smile always on his face and encouraged us to do the same. I love and miss you already Daddy. The world was a much better place with you in it.

Patti Herndon Williams
Bauxite, AR
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Friday, December 11, 2020

To my Aunt Lessie, cousins, Steven, Tammie, Tony, Libby, the grandchildren, and great grandchildren...Uncle Rance was very special to me. I loved him like he was my own daddy, not my uncle. We shared lots of laughter every month, when I would cut his and Auntie Lessie’s hair. My heart is broken, and hurting for all of you!! If only for one more hug, kiss on the cheek, or I love you... What we all wouldn’t do for that. I love each one of you with all my heart. We lost a great man, but Unc will never be forgotten. I’m here for any and all of you, when you need me. I love you, Unc. Until we meet again...Patti

Sharon Ashcraft
Sherwood, AR
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Prayers for Rance’s eternal peace with our Lord and for strength for his family at this sad time. I never saw Rance without a smile. He was a kind man and I am sorry for your loss.

Debbie Harris
Sheridan, AR
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Aunt Lessie and Family,
Sending our condolences, and prayers. Uncle Rance was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. May you'll find peace and comfort in knowing he is in Heaven and we will all see him again one day. In deepest sympathy, Derrell & Debbie Harris

Laurie Skillern
Cabot, AR
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Love and prayers for Lessie and family during this tough time.

Jim Christian ( bubba)
Bryant, AR
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Rest in peace uncle rance.

Harlie Patterson
Greenbrier, AR
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Saddened by the loss of a friend,a devoted and generous churchman. Can still think of the hospitable way he and Lessie fixed the delicious steak lunches for Myrna and I. Now he is with the Lord In great health and fine voice
Love and prayers Rance and Lessie.

John Powell
MCKINNEY, TX
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Steven, Brenda and I are so sorry for your loss. Our Prayers will be with you and your family during this most difficult time. May you find peace and comfort knowing your Dad is with Jesus today and forever! God Bless!
John

Scott Cliche
Plattsburgh, NY
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

My family's thoughts and prayers are with yours during this trying time.

Tina and Charlie Winborne
Prattsville, AR
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord’s loving hands surround you. Giving you peace and assurance in knowing we shall all see Uncle Rance again one day. Praying for healing for Aunt Lessie.

Renea Johnson, and John and Kaye Neal
Newport, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Kaye,John and I want to express our condolences for the loss of Uncle Rance. He was one of a kind. He was the best Uncle that any kid could have asked for. We will always remember him with the smile he always had on his face. Our daddy Raymond Hill love him and my mom always love him and spoke fondly of him. We want Aunt Lessie and the kids to know we are always just a phone call away . If there anything y'all need let us know and we will do our best to help in anyway. Love to all. Renea,Kaye and John.

Heather Brown
Benton, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

We love you Uncle Rance, always have.... RIP and reunite with old friends. We will keep the prayers going for Aunt Lessie

Shirley White Clark
Cabot, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

To Rance's family. Rance was just a great guy. I loved all of the Curtis's when I was growing up. We were all like family at Rose Hill Nazarene church.
My heart is heavy and I have felt the grief that you are experiencing right now.
Lessie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
May God keep you close in His loving arms.

Jasmine mcmahan
Strawberry, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Uncle rance will be greatly missed I love you uncle rance

Elwyn Green
TEXARKANA, TX
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Pam and I are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping close to our hearts and in our prayers.

Terry & Stefania,Melissa Baldwin
Bryant, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

My dad's favorite memories was him singing He Touched Me. He was known for his voice at Rose Hill. We remember taking his Mother MY Aunt Dorothy to church at Rose Hill.
We Love & Miss You Cousin!
♥️ The Baldwin's

Andy Arrington
Sherwood, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

With my most sincere sympathy. The first time I met Cotton he rode off into the darkening woods with me one evening to help me load a deer on the 4-wheeler. Always had a helping hand, a positive word, and entertaining stories. He will be missed and remembered.

Ron Frost
Cabot, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

I met Rance eight years ago when I joined the Deer camp. He treated me as a friend from the first day I met him. I am grateful I had the opportunity to know Rance. Camp won't be the same without him. He will be missed by all.

Louise Sanders
Valonia, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Uncle Rance's was a greT man, I will miss him greatly. Live yall.

Rhonda F Pack
Wedgefield, SC
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Aunt Lessie and family. We love you and am so sorry for the passing of Uncle Rance. We are in total shock but we know that he is walkkng on the golden streets with our Lord and savior. We love all of you and wish we could be there for support at this sad time. Love and hugs. Rhonda , Lonnie, Larry, Greta and Johnnie..The Rodgers family

Carol Diane Gahr
CABOT, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Tammie and I were childhood friends . We were in Girl Scouts together and her mom was the leader at Rose Hill Nazarene
Church. I am so sorry for your loss!!!

Billie June Starks
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

My momma, Billie Starks, asked that I sign for her and extend her sympathies to Lessie and the kids. She remembers all the fun at Rose Hill during Vacation Bible School with pleasure. She sends her prayers to Rance and his family

Sam & Sharon Gray
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Much love to all the family at this time. Our prayerful thoughts are that the Babe of Bethlehem will comfort you. Rance was a beloved friend to us over the years. His generous heart was an awesome trait. He will be greatly missed... definitely Heaven’s gain!

Sharon and Clay Combee
Gulf Breeze, FL
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Lessie and family —- So sorry for your loss, but God’s gain!!! He was one of a kind and we are proud to say we knew him growing up at Rose Hill. What a dynamic singer who didn’t even know the impression he left on people. So humble and kind. He’s not gone —- just gone on ahead!!!

Phyllis Dearborn
MIMS, FL
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Love to everyone! I only met Rance a few times, but he always made me feel at home and welcome (even though my son "stole" his youngest away!). Heaven has a special place for special people like him!

DARRELL WHITE
HARRISON, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

To Lessie and family.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Rance has been a favorite person to me for many years from the time we were kids at Rose Hill Nazarene to the present.
Love you all.

Susan Starks
North Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

I remember going to Uncle Rance's to go fishing so many times with Granny (Jewell Curtis) and Memaw and Papaw Curtis. Such wonderful memories. God bless Uncle Rance, Aunt Lessie and all my cousins.

Dorothy Ladd
Montegut, LA
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Pop will be missed dearly. He and Granny treated my girls and myself as family. There was always a hug waiting when we visited. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as they go through this tough time. Rest in Heaven Pop.

Heather McCleskey
Wright City, OK
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

We will miss Pop more than words than explain. Our hearts don't know how to feel yet we are comforted by the fact that he is now with our Lord Jesus, without pain, sadness or fear. We must all do what we can to make sure we all get to go to Heaven as well. I'm definitely looking forward to Pop meeting me at the gates and it's the only thing that eases the pain. As tears run down my face I thank God for every moment we were blessed to spend with this extraordinary man. We will miss you and always love you Pop. Xoxo. Britton, Heather and Melanie.

Pat and Bob Avery
DeBary, FL
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

He had to be a great man and a great father as this shows in our friendship with his daughter Tammie. Our deepest condolences. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Renea Harrod
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

My thoughts and prayer are with you all. I have fond memories of our days growing up at Rose Hill Nazarene Church together. Leslie, you were my all time favorite Sunday school teacher. And when Rance would sing at church, it gave me chill bumps. I have loved your family many years. Peace and grace to you all.

Mary Jo Harris
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Rance was a wonderful Christian gentleman and a special friend. He
was always doing something to help others and working around the church. He truly loved Lessie and all his family. He was so proud of them. Rance will be truly missed. So sorry for your great loss.

Ann Baxter
Little rock, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

You will be missed. A beautiful voice singing in the pew behind me in church each Sunday. Loved to hear him sing. Lessie you are in my prayers.

Charles and Nancy Casey
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

So sad to hear this. Lessie and family—You are in our prayers. Such a tremendous loss of a wonderful guy!

Coleen moorman
North Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Rance was one of the most humble, kind, unselfish men I have ever known. His comments in Sunday school class reveal a tenderness and love for the Lord. Everything he did was top notch. My husband and I were privileged to have known him. I will be praying for Lessie and the family.

Carolyn Mann
Cabot, AR
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

May God be with you during this time

DAVID FULMER
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Rance was a good man and a good friend. I will miss him. Prayers for you Lessie
David Fulmer

Scott & Brenda Thomas
Paron, AR
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

He will be missed!!

Kaye South
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God keep His arms around each of you and comfort your broken hearts.

Sharon & Gary Linz
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Our dear brother in Christ, you will forever live in our hearts & will be greatly missed! Sending our prayers to the family!

Steven Curtis
Millerton, OK
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

My whole life I have tried to do the best I can at everything I do. I always wanted my dad to be proud of me. He was the best at everything he did and I wanted to be just like him. He always put the feelings of everyone else ahead of his own. He would do anything for you and never ask for anything in return. I love my dad and it breaks my heart to say goodbye. He was a wonderful Father. I will miss him everyday of my life. I am heartbroken over this but know that he spent his last few days on earth in the Deer woods. This made him very happy. I want to thank his best Friend Hamp for the joy he brought my Dad. He loved you and talked about you every time I talked to him. Dad loved his Family, his Friends and his church. He loved his Grand babies and was always worried that he would pass away before they got old enough to to remember him. I promise you dad that my Grandbaby will always remember her pop. She loves her Pop as do we all. I wish you a good journey to Heaven and hope I will see you there someday. I love you with all my heart.

Beverly Curtis Dunkum Riggins
Siloam Springs, AR
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Prayers for the family.🙏🏼

Debra and Glenn and Pop Pendleton
Deland, FL
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Tami our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .We are so sorry for your loss .we send our love .
God Bless
Debra ,Glenn and Pop
Pendleton

Margaret Deal
Debary, FL
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Tammie, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the family.

Shelly Grubbs
Cave city, AR
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Uncle Rance's was a very loving person. We will miss him.

Leon Mckim
Maumelle, AR
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

He will be missed