Saturday, August 19, 2017
Curtis first came to work at Big Zee's 15 years ago. He came in and applied in person. We told him we would call him. The second day he came in and said "I really want to work here - give me a day - you don't even have to pay me and if at the end of that day you don't want me to work here then I'll be on my way". That was 15 years ago and he worked on and off for us during that time. We trusted him with our business and never once in 15 years did we have to ask for our key back. Curtis started off as an employee, then became our friend, then became part of our family. He was loyal, caring, polite, trustworthy, smart, witty, talented and always honest with his opinion good or bad. He was an animal lover and anyone knows how Convict came to be will know what I am talking about! He lived by a house that tied up their dog almost 24 hours a day. Curtis, of course, felt bad for him and would go over there everyday with bits of treats to win over his friendship. He was patient and would just talk to the dog and gain his trust. Sure the dog bit him a few times but that didn't stop Curtis. And before you knew it, the dog was wagging his tail when Curtis came around and would eat out of his hand. He was probably the best part of that dog's day! He introduced us to different music - one of our favorites was probably Hank III and he liked the song "Follow Your Arrow" by Casey Musgraves and we would even sing that one together! We will miss the singing, storytelling, his smile and laughter but most of all his heart to hearts we had and his hugs which were always big and sincere - like him - larger than life. We spent a lot of time talking, crying and laughing. Curtis you will be missed more than you know and the fact that we will never see you again brings tears to our eyes every time we think of you. We loved you like family and you will always be in our hearts and never for one day forgotten. The world without Curtis became a little less colorful - he truly was one of a kind. Whenever Curtis would hang up the phone with us he always ended with "See You" so "see you" Curtis and we hope that you have found your peace.
