Curtis Isaac Anderson Sr.

In memory of Curtis I. Anderson Sr. dedicated son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on December 1, 2024, in Baltimore, MD at the age of 94. Son of William H. Anderson, and Sylvia A. Person, born December 24, 1929, in Ottawa Illinois. Curtis was the brother of Willie "Bill" Howard Anderson (preceded in death) and Reverend Virginia "Jenny" Wise. He graduated from Douglass High School in 1948. Shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Army (USA) where he served for three years. In 1951, he transferred to the United States Air Force (USAF) continuing his career as a Private (PVT), Private First Class (PFC), Corporal (CPL), Sergeant (SGT), Staff Sergeant (SSGT), and Master Sergeant (MSGT). Between the years of 1951-1953, he was honored with the Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Japan, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Emblem. Additionally, Curtis was entitled to bronze stars for his participation credit for the United Nations Offensive and the Chinese Communist Forces Intervention. Curtis retired with 40 years of dedicated and honorable military service. While active, Curtis continued to serve the community by working for the Library of Congress, U.S. Railway Postal Service, SRC, ART, Aeromed Specialist/Tech, Insurance Agent, and Land Developer. Additionally, he served as a 33rd Degree in the Fraternal Order of Masons, helping its members lead more virtuous and social lives. As a young man, Curtis met and married his wife, Jean Virginia Straughn (preceded in death). Curtis was a loving and devoted husband and father to seven children: Gloria (VA), Curtis Jr. (NC), Katiza (Erwin) (MD), Sylvia (MD), Michael (preceded in death), Ricky (Patricia) (NC), and Lyndella (NC) and their families. In his spare time, Curtis, affectionately known as Daddy, Grandpop, and Uncle Curtis, enjoyed hobbies such as dancing, working on cars, and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed setting up and sponsoring family reunions, crab feasts, and other family events, where he was the light and life of the party. We find comfort in knowing that Curtis' legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever.

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Curtis Isaac Anderson Sr.

December 24, 1929 - December 1, 2024