Thomas F. Curtis

Thomas F. Curtis, age 76 of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born October 8, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Orlo Dale and Virginia Margarete (Harvey) Curtis. Tom joined the U.S. Air Force in August of 1973, serving in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in June of 1981. He had worked as a mechanic, forklift operator and Haz/Mat driver, and retired from the Calhoun County Road Department. Tom was married to his high school sweetheart Bobbi Dawn (Maxson) on June 11, 1994, and she preceded him in death on December 10, 1997. Surviving is his daughter: Dawn R. Magnusson, three grandchildren: Elizabeth, Catherine and Paul Magnusson; brother James (Melonie) Curtis and their children, sister Patricia Curtis (David Jones) and her daughters: Elaine Hoxie and Kristin Hoxie, brother Robert (Angelika) Curtis and their children: Janine Curtis and Robert M. Curtis, and brother David Curtis. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend please meet at the funeral assembly prior to the service time. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home and Cremation Services www.henryfuneralhome.org