James Franklin Curtis Sr., age 81, of Edgewater, FL departed this world for heaven on August 17, 2020 at Advent Health, New Smyrna Beach, FL. He was born November 3, 1938 in Eaton County, to Clarence and Ruth (Foote) Curtis. Jim served his country in the United States Marine Reserve. He worked at E.W. Bliss and D & S Machine Repair in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brothers John and Duane (Paula) Curtis, and sisters, Beatrice Self, Delores Gardner. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marilyn (Babcock); his two children, Lorie Curtis Gladyness and Jim (Brenda) Curtis; four grandchildren, Joe (Sarrah) Johnson, Andrew Johnson and Holly Smith-Hoffman, James (Stephanie) Curtis, Benjamin Curtis; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in Hastings at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Cardwell-Baggett & Summers Funeral Home Condolences for the family may be shared at www.cardwellfuneral.com