Curtis Elliott Obituary (1960 - 2023)

Curtis Lynn Elliott passed away September 23, 2023. He was blessed with a loving family, lifelong friends, and a biker family. He was committed to his family as a husband, father, uncle, and grandpa. Born on July 5, 1960, his mamma said "He was the last firecracker"; and boy was he. He grew up surrounded by his family, childhood friends, and fond memories with his cousins on the Charton Farm. There he learned and loved the sport of bull riding. He hit the rodeos across the state every Friday and Saturday night. Curtis met his wife in Hawaii and told everyone on the army base "That's my girl, back off." On August 3,1985 he married his soul mate Darla along the Arkansas River. They lived many places before settling down in Romance, Arkansas. He was proud of his service in the U.S. Army Infantry and later as a volunteer firefighter/EMT and elected constable in their Romance community. Curtis worked as an auto mechanic for 20 years and then worked for Klaasemeyer Construction inspecting equipment, D.O.T. for 15 years Curtis was a Christian, he believed in "doing and not preaching." Acts of changing a tire in the pouring rain, paying the utility bill of a loved one, and rescued his wife from their tornado demolished home. He gave vehicles to those in need. Curtis did these acts of pure love and had no regrets. Curtis and his wife Darla had a love of country life, motorcycle riding, camping, and eating ice cream. Passions he would keep until his body was no longer able. He enjoyed eBay. He bought for anyone and everyone at his discount; and always free shipping. He is preceded in death by his parents; James Elliot Sr. and Katty, sister-in-law; Susie Elliott, brother-in-law; Sam Madsen. His memory will be cherished forever by his loving wife; Darla, children; Brandon, Chris, and Angela Elliott, daughters of his heart; Yuko Soloman and Chasity Weeks, his grandchildren, siblings; James Elliott Jr., Harry Elliott, Becky (Rickey) Martin, Debbie (Don) Riddling, and his "baby" sister; Kelley Madsen, childhood friends; Tony Cook and David Tucker. Special memories with "Biker Buds;" John, Ellisa, Keith, Carolyn, Chris, Jenny, Phillip, Jamie, James, Pam, Ross, Vikki, Mark, Michelle, Greg, Erin, Dennis, Daniel, Teresa and Beth. He does not wish us to mourn or be sad, because in the wind he found peace. May the sound of his bike forever echo in our hearts and we will hear his roar in the Heavenly Skies. May he rest easy be in peace.