Curtis Cole, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on October 2, 1949, in Lubbock, Texas. He passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Curtis lived a life full of love, service, and dedication, leaving a legacy cherished by all who knew him. Curtis was the beloved son of the late Hollis and Rosalie Cole and the dear brother of the late Patricia Miller. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joy Cole, with whom he shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a beautiful life, welcoming two children, Tina (Christian) and Curtis (Tara), who brought immense pride and joy to their lives. Curtis's dedication to his family extended to his cherished grandchildren: Mathew, Jason, Brianna, Jake, and Laurynn. He loved them deeply and was always proud of them. After graduating from Roy Miller High school in 1968, Curtis embarked on a brief career with Texas Instruments before answering the call to serve his country. He joined the United States Navy, where he dedicated 22 years of honorable service, a testament to his steadfast patriotism and commitment. Upon retiring from the Navy as Senior Chief, Curtis continued his career at the US Post Office, where he worked until his retirement. Curtis's life was a testament to the values of hard work, devotion, and integrity. He was a man of few words but immense love. He was loyal to his family, friends and country. In his free time Curtis was an avid golfer and enjoyed travel and camping in his retirement years. In celebrating Curtis's life, the family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation (or any The Parkinson's Foundation), an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease, a cause close to Curtis's heart. Curtis will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his dedication to his country, his wit and his off the wall sayings. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know him, a testament to a life well-lived and deeply loved.