Jackie Earl Curtis

Mr. Jackie Earl Curtis, of Dyersburg, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his home.  He was born September 8, 1946 in Decatur County, TN to the late Ernest and Mae Curtis. Jackie proudly served with the United States Army in Vietnam, rising to the rank of Sergeant and being awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds received in combat.  After his service, he worked at Dyersburg Fabrics and later as a truck driver for Marvin Window Manufacturing for over 25 years.  He loved time spent fishing, local trips with friends riding motorcycles and vacations with family, especially a recent trip to Hawaii.  He was a devoted member of Finley United Pentecostal Church.  

Jackie is survived by his wife, of 38 years, Kathy Curtis, his daughters; Sherry Carpenter and Crystal Estrada, his step-son; Phillip Griffin and was greatly loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as "PaPaw."  He is preceded in death by his parents, his step-son Kenneth Griffin, his brothers; Ernest "Pedro" Curtis and Billy Ray Curtis and his sisters Virginia Faye Haley and Gail Ashley.  

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Finley United Pentecostal Church. Funeral services, led by Pastor Jeremy White will begin at 1:00 p.m.  with interment to follow in Friendship Cemetery in Friendship, TN.  Family members and friends will be honored to serve as pallbearers.