July 1, 2025, 94, Goldsboro —
Milford Paul Curtis, 94, of Lucama, passed away Tuesday evening at Kitty Askins surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 10, 1931 to the late Lonnie Cleburn Curtis and Gertrude Ludelle Wright Curtis in Marshall County, Alabama. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister; Hazel Kirby and husband Glynell, sister; Connie Zigler; wife, Penny Ditchfield Curtis; and his first wife and the mother of his children, Carolyn Ellison.
Rev. Curtis was called to the ministry at an early age. He received his licenses as a minister on November 21, 1956, and archived the level of Ordained Bishop on February 9, 1967.
Through the years, Rev. Curtis served in many capacities with the denomination including serving on the Church of God State Council in the state of Michigan, were he presided as the chairman of the State Council for several terms.
Rev. Curtis enjoyed music and listening to the Gaithers and learning and listening to Buddy Greene inspiring him at the age of 90 to learn to play the harmonica. Through the years, he enjoyed singing with his family especially during Sunday services and other times.
He enjoyed his sports including the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, Carolina Tarheels and Atlanta Braves, and when he was able, he welcomed any opportunity to play golf or fishing for Bass.
His love and dedication to Christ was first and foremost in his life. Very close behind this was his love and devotion for his family. His children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and his great great grandson, Riley were so very important to him!
Family was so precious to him and they are all so very grateful that God shared him with them for all those years. He was so blessed to have a family consisting of 5 generations
The visitation for the family will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm in the chapel of Casey Funeral Home & Cremations with the funeral following at 7:00 pm. The committal will be held Tuesday morning, July 8, at 10:00 am in the Princeton Cemetery.
Mr. Curtis is survived by his son; Danny Curtis, of Lucama, daughters; Dyan Phillips and husband, LaVon of Wilson, Lisa Jones and husband, Dale of Princeton, brother in law, Richard Zigler, grandchildren; Shane Phillips and wife, April of Princeton, Seth Phillips and wife, Tracey of Princeton, Sean Phillips and wife, Ginger of Wilson, Chris Barnes and wife, Grace of Chapel Hill, Elisabeth Smith and Aaron of Garner, Anthony Jones of Princeton, great grandchildren; Nick and Selah, Aaron, Luke, Drew and Reid, Christian and Chandler, Isabella and Hunter, Aubrey and Brycen, great great grandson; Riley; stepdaughter, Heather Lenihan and husband, Chuck; and step grandchildren, Sevren and Aria.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caseyfh.com.
Casey Funeral Home and Cremations is honored to serve the Curtis Family.
