Curtiss Earl Endicott

Curtiss Earl Endicott, age 86, of Carthage, Missouri.

Curtiss Earl Endicott, age 86, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away August 14, 2022. He entered this life on December 9, 1935, the son of Clarence and Katheryn (Scott) Endicott in Zincville, Oklahoma. Curtiss is preceded in death by his wife, Lequita (Grimes) Endicott.

Curtiss proudly served in the United States Air Force for twenty years earning the rank of Technical Sergeant. During his career, he served as crew chief on Air Force strategic B-36 and B-52 bomber aircraft.  Later he manned Atlas ICBM missile silos. He enjoyed reading, golfing, bowling, and repairing guns. Curtiss was a wonderful father and husband who loved creating memories with his loved ones. Fond memories will be imprinted in the hearts of all who knew him.

He is survived by his children: Cynthia (Mitchell) Healy of Wylie, Texas; Kevin (Diane) Endicott of Lubbock, Texas; Christine (Tom) York of Carthage, Missouri; and Dianne (Paul) Eckels of Carthage, Missouri; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and brothers: Gene (Sissy) Endicott of Monett, Missouri, and Jim Endicott of Ogden, Utah.

There will be memorial service held at a later date at the Missouri’s Veterans Cemetery, 5201 South Southwood, Springfield, Missouri 65804. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.