Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

James "Horace" Curtis, also known as Poppie by his loved ones, age 89, of Summertown went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was a native of Summertown and a member of Summertown Community Church. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his loved ones.

Mr. Curtis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a specialist 3rd class in the Army's 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion 2nd Armor Division. He was retired from General Electric.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Edith V. Henson Curtis; his wife, Naomi Luffman Curtis; one da...