Donald Eugene Curtright

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Donald Eugene Curtright

of Cabot, AR

May 26, 1948 - April 27, 2023

Donald Eugene Curtright, 74, of Cabot passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, April 27, 2023. He was born May 26, 1948 in Dyess, Arkansas to Patrick and Bernice Curtright. Don worked for the Osceola Police Department for seven years. He then worked as an Auxiliary Sheriff's deputy in Phillips County for several years, while working as a meat cutter at Kroger. Don eventually started driving a truck for American Freightways, then Fedex Freightways, until he retired in 2010. He loved to hunt, fish and go camping, retirement left him more time to enjoy these things. Don always shared with friends by having them over for cookouts, he was known as the camp cook.

Everyone who knew him would kid him about always buying at least two of everything. Don was a trader by nature, always buying and selling guns. He loved collecting things, especially hats. Don never met a stranger and loved telling jokes to everyone.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Massey Curtright; father, Harold Patrick Curtright; brother, Hal Richard Curtright; sister, Lavonna Gail Rhoades and grandparents. Don is survived by daughters, Susan Curtright Bennett; Andrea Leigh Andrews (Greg); mother, Bernice Curtright; grandsons, Ryan Economou; Jordan Economou; former wife, Nancy Tacker Curtright and brother, Dennis Curtright. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and friends (especially his hunting buddies).

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Amy Phillips
Golden, MO
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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Mr. Don,
It was truly a pleasure to know you and share meals at your table. I loved the stories you told and being part of you and Suzie Q’s lives. Love you and will tell your jokes in your honor. Rest in love

Ray & Glenda McFarland
Sheridan, AR
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Monday, May 1, 2023

Our hearts go out to his family at this time. I will never forget my Camping buddies

Bruce Ziemer
Cabot, AR
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Monday, May 1, 2023

Don- Diane and I will miss you. We were always ready for your new jokes and stories. You were always a kind and helpful member of our camp. You will be missed by all.

Ray shempert
Wynne, AR
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Sunday, April 30, 2023

We will miss a good fishing buddy and friend!!

Guy Brinkley, Jr.
Nesbit, MS
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Sunday, April 30, 2023

We never got to go in that fishing trip. I miss you already Uncle Don.

Laurie Gibbs Drees
Cabot, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Andrea, we are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Praying for you and all the family.

Chuck and Laurie Drees

Jonathan Rebidue
Ward, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Don,
You’ll be greatly missed by all. I know we will think of you often, whether at camp hunting, remembering the meals you cooked, jokes you told or as we shake our fist and laugh as you still somehow find another project for us to help you with. Camp Quitchabitchen will never be the same without you.
Love ya
JSMFR.

Pamela Teague
Camden, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Nancy and Andrea, I am so sorry for yoir loss. Not much is more special than a girl and her daddy. Our prayers are with you. Pam and Audie

Barbara Chavers
Springdale, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Sorry for your loss Andrea and family. He was a great friend.
Praying for you and your family!❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Khalilah Parks
Olive Branch, MS
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I met him at your wedding and he was very sweet and funny. Continued prayers to you and the rest of your family ❤️💙♥️💙 96

Larry and Judy Weems
Keo, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

We met Don when were gate attendants at Merrisach. He and Nancy had just retired and decided to camp with us. He was always cracking a joke and smiling. He never met a stranger. Everyone knew and enjoyed Don at the park. He could cook a mean rack of ribs or fry great fish. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family. 🙏🙏

Mickie Cox
Marvell, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Andrea
I am so sorry to hear about your dad, Don was indeed a great guy, he and Mike shared many a fishing trip and was always in search of "the biggest crappie ". Don always had a smile and a hug. Prayers for all of you during this time. You have some great memories.

Butch & Brenda Hawkins
Jonesboro, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Andrea, Butch & I are so sorry for your loss. May your dad RIP.

Cristi Roulston
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

We will always remember all your jokes and being part of your family!! Love you Don🙏🏻

Brandon McAllister
Ward, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

He will definitely be missed and I will be praying for his family and friends to be able to get through this

Steve and Karon Nelms
Charleston, AR
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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Our condolences to his family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be truly missed.

Freida Johnston
Lexa, AR
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Friday, April 28, 2023

Andrea, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad. As you said he didn’t meet a stranger and he liked to cook. He could make some good homemade biscuits. I’m glad you got to spend time with him.