He was a retired Forster Tech for Georgia Pacific Timber Company, a United States Army Veteran and a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Curt was an avid outdoorsman as he loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He was very connected to the history of Drew County and to the log cabin that he lived in that was passed down through the years. The cabin dates back to 1860's. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Reva White.
Survivors include his sister, Faye Mayo Degges of Nashville, TN; five nephews, Roy Alan White and Lindsay White and wife Lizzie all of Lacey, James Degges of Chattanooga, TN, Bruce Degges of Nashville, TN and Paul Degges and wife Saundra of Brentwood, TN; one niece, Karen Degges of Nashville, TN; a special double first cousin, Leo Thomas and wife Ellen of Wilmar; along with numerous great nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Beulah Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Memorials to Beulah Cemetery Association, c/o Wanda Chapman, 226 Beulah Rd, Monticello, AR or Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Barbie Eubanks, 178 Longview Rd., Wilmar, AR 71675. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
WALTER M. OLIVER
GLOCESTER, VA Tuesday, September 24, 2019 TO ALL OF CURT'S FAMILY :CURT AND I WERE STATIONED IN STUGAT GERMANY IN 1958-60. HE WAS THE BEST ARMY BUDDIE I EVER HAD HE CAME TO VA. TO VISIT ME.AND WE TALKED ON THE PHONE AT TWICE A YEAR. IN THE FRIST OF AUG.I FELT SOME THING WAS WRONG AND I'M SORRY TO HEAR HE IS GONE.MY BIRTHDAY 9/3/1935.AND I HAVE CONJECTIVE HEART FAILURE SO I MAY JOIN HIM BEFORE LONG.MY ADRESS IS 8995 FARYS MILL RD. GLOUCESTER VA PHONE 6947371 I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIS LAST DAYS THANK YOUMark Johnson
Emerson, AR Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Curt was a fine man, got to know him while working for Georgia Pacific. We lived by him and he treated us like family.JoAnna Rippee
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2019 I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I will miss him dearly. He was "my buddy" everyday for his stay with us at Bellview. I wish I could be there tomorrow for the celebration of his life. I know he is at peace now. Prayers for all of you.Steven Allen
Hendersonville, TN Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Paul -I am sorry for your loss.
You are in my prayers.
Steve
Nermine Nashed
Nashville, TN Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Mr. Degges -I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord repose your Uncle's soul in the paradise of joy, and may HE grant consolation to you and all the family. You all are in my prayers.
Nermine
Jim Glennon
Possum Valley, AR Monday, September 2, 2019 Peace and strength to the family. Sorry for your loss.CJ THOMAS
Bryant, AR Sunday, September 1, 2019 ALAN, Lynn, and family. I am so sad to hear of Curt’s passing. He was such a great friend to Daddy. And I thought the world of him. I kept in touch with him after Daddy passed and enjoyed talking with him. He was always proud of you “boys”. And grateful to have you to help. Treasure your memories! CJNolan Pennington
Fayetteville, AR Sunday, September 1, 2019 Curt and I were born in the same year next door to each other in Pumpkin Center, a small farming community in Drew County . He was my first and one of my best friends. We attended Drew Central Schools together all 12 years, many of those years riding the same bus. He will be missed!