of Guy, AR
July 20, 1943 - November 11, 2021
Curtis L. Burgess, 78, of Guy, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born to the late Eldo Burgess and Ruth Bayless Burgess on Tuesday, July 20, 1943, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
He spent his growing up years between Murfreesboro and Guy, graduated in 1961 from Guy-Perkins High School, and married his sweetheart, Martha Allen of Guy on February 2, 1965. Eventually they settled to Guy to raise their family.
He did lots of things over the years, but primarily helped run Guy Auto Supply, then opened, owned and operated Greenbrier Auto Supply until selling the business and retiring in 2000.
He was considered a son by the late Daphne Hooten of Guy, the Fred, Jr., and Deautuan Kizzia of Murfreesboro, as well as his father-in-law and mother-in-law, the late L.C. Allen and Adell Karber Allen Pratt of Guy, Arkansas.
He was a friend to many, a mentor, a brother (real and foster), the BEST Daddy, Grandad, and Husband that God could give us.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Vance and Mack Burgess, sister Nancy Kizzia and his ''other'' Mamas and Dads.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Martha Allen Burgess of Guy, Arkansas; son, Tim Burgess (Lannie) of Guy, Arkansas; daughter, Sheri Burgess Crymes of Guy, Arkansas; sister, Jane Kizzia Caldwell of Murfreesboro, Arkansas; brothers, Jerry and Dick Kizzia of Murfreesboro, Arkansas; grandchildren, Alyssa Burgess Jones (Jaron) of Wooster, Arkansas, Brogan Crymes, Connor Crymes, Paige Burgess, Jordan Burgess, as well as many, many other ''adopted'' kids, grandkids, and family. He said he had two kids, five grandkids and as many others as he could gather.
''We are sad, but God is good all the time, and He has us.''
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 2:00pm, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier, Arkansas, with interment in Copperas Springs Cemetery, Guy, Arkansas. A visitation with family will be held one hour prior to the service.
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24 Condolence(s)
Steve Stucke
Sunday, January 30, 2022
I never got to meet Curtis in person. I met him through Facebook and we talked on the phone several times. He was always friendly and upbeat. From our phone calls I could tell he was loved by so many people and he loved so many people. Curtis you are in a better place and I'll get to meet you in Heaven Brother. You Are Loved.
Steve Stucke
Michael L. Anderson
Monday, December 20, 2021
Curtis has been my friend for a long time. He loved life and thought he would live at least another 10 years. That was only a few days before he passed. I just found out today that he was gone.
I will miss him greatly.
Bye good friend.
Robert Hartsfield
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Will miss MR. Curtis Have known him for many years bought many auto parts and tools from his store. will miss seeing him at Hutch Auctions ,
David Bluckee
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
So sad to hear of Curtis' passing. I met him a few years ago through an online auction. When I met Chrtis I considered him a friend right off. I know there is going to be a void in alot of lives. I do know that he has gone to see Jesus now.
Dorothy Jones Stewart- Morlan
Monday, November 15, 2021
Martha I am sorry about Curtis. Just read it today. I hope you remember me I was married to Jerry Stewart who passed in 2000. I am now married to Fred Morlan. Anyway my prayers are with you.I care!
Melody Marr
Monday, November 15, 2021
Our prayers are with you Martha and the family, Curtis and you will always be a part of our family.
Praying God will give you peace at this hard time. Love to all of you.
Melody Marr and family.
Clara Quattlebaum
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Martha so sorry to hear of Curtis passing you and your familey are tn my prayers Hold on to Gods hand and he will see you through this bad time and we know we will see him again in heaven.
Wayne Fowler
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Sorry for Your loss.
Lots if Memories
Of him!
Nicholas brandel
Sunday, November 14, 2021
To my adopted grandad, I loved him with all my heart and soul. The most wisdom's man I’d ever met as well as loving and caring, a man who wanted me when no one else did and homed me for almost 11 months. Fly high grandad, I will see you again in kingdom come.
Jeff Palmere
Sunday, November 14, 2021
He was a long time friend to me
Mr and Mrs James Karber
Sunday, November 14, 2021
All our prayers will be with ya always will be remembered
Andrea Poole
Sunday, November 14, 2021
I maybe gone from Guy But I always think of family and friends ! Will always remember Curtis and Martha at church love to all my prayers are with you
Donna & Renee Gunter
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Our condolences to Tim & the family.
Steven thorn
Sunday, November 14, 2021
He is a legend,one of the best
May gods be with the family in there loss
Love ya
Linda Hearn
Saturday, November 13, 2021
May he Rest In Peace and my love and condolences to the family.
Linda
David Puckett
Saturday, November 13, 2021
I’m so sorry he was a great man and mentor to many and one who would give the shirt off his back to help ! God bless he will be missed ! David Puckett
Danny and Mona Helms
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Prayers for family and friends!
Ruby Burroughs
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Martha, I’m so sorry for your loss. Curtis was such a wonderful man, always smiling. Praying for you and his family. May God bless you.
Penny Hickey
Saturday, November 13, 2021
I know Curtis is in a greater place and in no pain but my heart is broken and I am sad. He was so special to me. You could ask him how he was everyday and he would always say "Fantastic!" I will truly miss him. I am praying for his family to get through this loss. Hugs to all.........
Sue and Lyle Haynes
Saturday, November 13, 2021
We loved Curtis dearly he was our flea market buddy. He will be missed. We love his daughter and will be praying for her. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Johnnie Black
Saturday, November 13, 2021
My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Curtis. Always a smile on his face.
Eddie Lane
Saturday, November 13, 2021
So sorry to hear this. Martha, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Fiwdy
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Sorry for your loss In my prayers
Brenda Dowdy And Family
Janis Robbins
Saturday, November 13, 2021
I worked for the Forestry Commission at Greenbrier, our mechanics bought lots of parts from Curtis and Greenbrier Auto Supply. Always smiling and helpful. You are all in my prayers.