Curtis Ward Jacks

Curtis Ward Jacks

Curtis W. Jacks of Henderson, Nevada, Passed away Dec 26,2011.

Curtis was born April 22, 1945 to Curtis and Vila Ferne Jacks in Dodge City, Kansas.

His love of golf started at a very young age. He was awarded State Champion in Jr High School and High School. He then attended Kansas State College and continued to Golf.

He then began his duty in the US Navy as a machinest on the first Nuculear Submarine, The Nautilus. He served from

1965-1969.He then made his way to Hollywood and landed roles in Bonanza and Mod Squad. Then moved

his way To las Vegas and then began his life long carrer in the gaming industry. He started out as a

keno writer at The Golden Gate casino. In 1979 he met the love of his life, Gerri Dawn Hughes, while

working together at Binions Horseshoe.Married April 27, 1980.Over the course of 40 years he worked in

numerous casinos such as Dunes,Silver Nugget, Golden Nugget,Hacienda on the strip, Palace Station, Gold Strike, Railroad Pass, Nevada Landing, running both Colorado Belle and Edge Water at the same time, then retireing in 2007. In 2008 he

was asked to ruturn to work and run the Hacienda Hotel and casino in Boulder city.

Curtis was not much of a traveler but, promised his wife he would show her the world, and he did, along with his

family.sticking to his promise, every year for 30 years he took his family to Disneyland. Vacations then evolved into trips to the UK, Europe, Greece, Mexico and the caribbean.

Curtis was a man that truley lived for his family.He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Gerri Jacks, daughters

Bree Jacks of San Jose, Ca, Jenelle Jacks and Kimberly Jacks of Henderson, Nv, Jon Jacks of Utah, Grandchildren, Megan and Noah Curtis Jacks.

The viewing will be held Tuesday, Jan 3, from 3-7pm at Palm mortuary 800 S. Boulder Hwy. Burial services will be held Wednesday, Jan 4, promptly at noon at Boulder City Veterans Memorial Cemetery.