Avant Curtis Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 20, 2021, at the age of 72, Avant Curtis of Palm Beach, Florida passed away. Curtis was 1 of 12 children born to Willie Murphy Avant and Euther Mae Brown on August 14, 1949 in Albama. Curtis is survived by 5 siblings to include Alma Walker, Earlene Avant, Bob, Avant, Ted Avant, and Ann Avant. He is preceded in death by his father, Willie Murphy Avant, mother Euther Mae Avant, brothers David Avant, Willie Avant, and sisters: Bernice Avant, Ella Jean Avant, Euther Mae Avant, and Ella Mae Avant.

Curtis leaves behind his two daughters Yvette S. Reid and Anna Williams along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and cousins.

In 2005 Curtis moved in with his daughter Yvette Reid and lived in Greenacres, Florida and remained in Greenacres, Florida until his untimely death. Curtis like to be alone and in nature. He spent his days scrapping to keep himself busy. Curtis enjoyed time with his grandchildren when they came to visit and was a great grandfather. Curtis worked as a brick mason, and many odd jobs.

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