David “Bootie” Curtis, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, December 9, 2022, at North Mississippi Medica Center – Iuka. When he was younger, David spent seven years in the National Guard. He worked with the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669, and he absolutely loved his job. It allowed him to travel, which was one of his favorite things to do. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church and a 50-year member of the Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM. He liked antique cars and enjoyed listening to country music. Most of all though, he enjoyed spending time with his family. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life. David is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Pearl Curtis; his daughters, Sharon Wimbish (Jon), Karen Borden (Steve), and Kimberly Pruitt (Jamie); his grandchildren, Lauryn Harris (Logan), John Wimbish, Jason Wimbish, Lydia Wimbish, David Borden, Wyatt Borden, Elizabeth Pruitt, Cooper Pruitt, and Riley Pruitt; his sister, Martha Gist (Gene), his brother-in-law, Harold Gist; his nieces, Tracey Wimbish (Robert) and Stephanie Barnett (Tommy); his nephews, David Gist (Stacey), Bo Gist, and Mark Akers (Amy); and a host of other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry and Elsie Brown Curtis; his sisters, Emma Frances Akers (Bobby) and Barbara Gist; and his nieces and nephews, Terrie Booker (Carl), Buddy Akers, and Stanley Akers. Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, MS, is entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, officiated by Bro. John Gwatney. Pallbearers include Mark Akers, Bo Gist, Steven Borden, Jamie Pruitt, Jon Wimbish, and Logan Harris. Honorary pallbearers include David’s grandchildren and the members of the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. An online guestbook may be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.
