OBITUARY: Lee A. “La” Curtis Jr.

Lee A. “LA” Curtis, Jr. age 73, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

The days of our years are threescore years and ten

Psalm 90:10

LEE ALLEN (LA) CURTIS, JR. was born on May 11, 1951, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, to the late Lee Allen Curtis Sr. and Georgia Lee Tucker. He peacefully departed this life on February 13, 2025. Affectionately known as LA, Lee was an avid sportsman and a proud graduate of Marshall County High School, Class of 1970, where he excelled in athletics.

Following high school, Lee relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where he began working as a Medical Service Transporter. This experience led to his lifelong career as a long-distance truck driver. Lee drove for Cumberland Swan for many years, earning numerous accolades for safe driving and achieving million-mile driver milestones until the company’s closure. Later, until health challenges arose, Lee continued his career by driving for First Express. On February 21, 1987, Lee was united in holy matrimony with his devoted wife and life partner, Shelah Whitelaw.

A true outdoorsman who found joy in nature, after retirement, Lee remained active by embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and starting a Lawn Care Service. Known for his straightforward nature, Lee lived with passion and valued time with family and friends. He loved grilling, laughing, and sharing good times with those he treasured. A devoted Tennessee Titans fan, Lee never missed his grandson, Fella’s weekly football games until his health no longer allowed. Lee was preceded in death by his father, Lee Allen Curtis Sr., and stepson, Kevin LeMario Whitelaw.

To cherish his memory, Lee leaves behind his dedicated wife, Shelah Whitelaw Curtis; devoted mother, Georgia Lee Braden; brother Dennis Braden (Shannon Johnson); devoted daughters Lisa (Adam) Ewing, Tammy Kemp, Lasaundra (Frederick) Garrett, and Ashton Leneese Curtis; stepdaughter Lashanondria Nikki (Victor) Moorehead; stepson Daniel (Dalena) Robinson; devoted aunt Edith Gordon; devoted uncles Harris B. Tucker and Hubert Tucker; brother-in-love Kevin Whitelaw; sisters-in-love Brenda Whitelaw and Marcia Rambert. Also cherishing Lee’s memory are his beloved grandchildren: Tamya Carter, Timothy (Fella) Carter, Trinitee Curtis, Jaquarius (Valerie) Kemp, Jatyrion Kemp, Savon (Kaiya) Ewing, Sacolbie Ewing, Tanova (Wallace) Duncan, Dominique (Shelby) Reed, Jazmine Garrett, Shannon Holt, Malik Foster, and Davion Holt. He is also lovingly remembered by his great-grandchildren: Shaniah, Aria, Ayla, Madison, Maddox, Marquise, Mikai, Miya, Javion, Devin, Avion, and Shawntona. Lee’s life was enriched by the friendship of his devoted friends: Tony Lewis, Gary Tallie, and Gordon Braden. Additionally, he leaves behind a host of cousins, relatives, and friends who will forever cherish his memory.

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