With deep sadness, the Curtis, Reed, Simpson, Outland & Coleman families announce the homegoing of Hon. Ralph J. Curtis.
Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at his home in the City of Brewerville, Liberia.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his devoted wife, Jamesetta Reed-Curtis; his three children; Chester, Janice and Rodney; his siblings; J. Robert Harvey, Jr. (Joyce), Mrs. Larine Mathies, Julius ‘Pops’ Marshall, Ms. Senora A. Marshall, Mrs. Joyce Hayes-Hoggard (Elvis), Brenda S. Curtis, Alfred B. Curtis, Jr. (Aurelia), Amelia M. Curtis, Verlene Curtis-Torchiano (Anthony), Edwin V. Curtis (Kpannah), Lafayette R. Curtis, Jacqueline Curtis, Tony C. Curtis, T. Amanda Curtis, Felecia Curtis & Alvin B. Curtis; his adoptive brothers; James ‘Jimmy’ Coleman & Omar Coleman; his maternal Aunts; Mrs. Elnora Simpson-Dennis & Ms. Eugenia Simpson; his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Hon. Ralph J. Curtis was preceded in death by his biological parents, Mr. Alfred B. Curtis, Sr. & Mrs. Clarice Simpson-Marshall; his adoptive parents, Mr. Austin Coleman & Mrs. Julia-Simpson Coleman and his twin brother Mr. Roland J. Curtis.
Ralph will be remembered for his loving and caring spirit, his unwavering faith in God, and the strength of his convictions.
Funeral Arrangements:
Removal Services:-
Thursday, July 9th 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
St. Moses Funeral Parlor, Gardnersville Road, Liberia
Wake-keeping:-
Deceased Residence, City of Brewerville, Liberia
Celebrations of Life Services:
Friday, July 10th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Burns Phelps United Methodist Church, City of Brewerville, Liberia
All tributes, except those from the City of Brewerville, the Churches & Families, will be GIVEN during the wake-keeping.
Interment:
Zion Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Brewerville, Liberia
CONTACTS:
Chester Curtis 0770642195
Janice Curtis 0777768717
Robert Harvey 0777054814
Larine Mathies 0775987724
Julius Marshall 0886519651
Jimmy Coleman 0770154661
Verlene Curtis-Torchiano (917) 312-8826
This announcement was brought in by: Joyce Hayes-Hoggard (Sister)
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