Curtis Smullins

Curtis Wayne Smullins, 67, Esbon, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Smith County Memorial Hospital.

Curtis was born to Ralph and Erma (McMains) Smullins on Sept. 29, 1953, in Red Cloud, Neb. He grew up in Burr Oak and graduated from Burr Oak High School. He lived the majority of his life in his hometown, until his eyesight failed, and he moved to Esbon so his daughter could care for him.

Curtis spent his young adult years as part of a custom harvest crew with Wylie Knight, and later was able to do what he enjoyed, farming.

Curtis had two children, Robbie and Shena. They were his biggest and proudest accomplishments. Curtis was a man who kept to himself and took most pride in working hard and providing for his children the best he could.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Erma.

Survivors are his children, Robbie Smullins of Burr Oak, Shena (Kenny) Mizner of Esbon; five grandchildren: Caiden, Olivia, Adi, Halle and Owen; a brother, Ronnie Smullins; and two sisters, Pam Ingraham and Cathleen Nordman.

A private family service will be held at a later date.