Curtis loved hunting and fishing, he had a true passion for being outdoors.
In addition to his mother Curtis was preceded in death by his son, Jason Blades.
Curtis is survived by his loving wife, Diane Blades; three beloved children, Dana Fletcher, Gina Blades and Gregory Fletcher; his step mother, Sharon Blades; four sisters, Nancy Manente, Carol Blades, Joan Joyce and Lori Evans and ten cherished grandchildren.