Tommy Lowe Curtis went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 19, 2025 following a short illness. Born in 1939, Tommy was the son of Jozy Curtis and Nora T. Askew Curtis. He was preceded in death by brothers, Paul and Joe Richard. Tommy is survived by his wife of 68 years Virginia Reeder Curtis, his children, Kathy (Mike Seyman), Kandy and Kirk, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

A graduate of Belmont College and Southwestern Baptist theological Seminary, Tommy pastored churches in Tennessee, Texas, Pennsylvania and New York; throughout his 40 years ministry, he preached in 15 states at 115 churches. He began his ministry at New Hope Baptist Church in Alexandria, TN in 1963 and preached his last sermon in that same pulpit in May 2024.

Visitation will be held at New Hope Baptist Church on Monday, June 23 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. followed by the service at 1 p.m.  Bro. Dave Shelley, Bro. Ronnie Smith and Bro. Ricky Skaggs will officiate. Burial will be in the Old New Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the maintenance fund of the Old New Hope Cemetery. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Great Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice, our neighbors and friends, especially Dr. Kevin Rhody, Daphne Hobbs and Chelsey Smith for their support and care through Tommy's final days here on earth.