Celebrating The Life of Curtis Lee Perry Dartson

Curtis was born in Elmo, Texas to Mr. Gilford Darton and Ms. Tellie McGee. Raised in Dallas, Texas, he was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, where he was a star basketball player.

Curtis attended Wiley College in Marshall. Teas and in 1950 joined the united States Army where he was a Private First Class. He served in the United States Army Ground Forces and was a veteran of the Korean War.

He eventually married the love of his life, Willie Mae Johnson, who he was introduce to by his Aunt Anesia. Curtis was employed as a Nurse’s Aide with the Veteran’s Administration Hospital for 31 years and operated a successful, private moving company for 35 years.

Curtis Loved to fish and enjoyed playing dominos with his friends.

A faithful member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church for over 50 years, Curtis served as a Eucharistic minister for more than 35 years.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Willie Mae; two sons, Ricky Dartson and Orlando Dartson (Christie two daughters Dr. Micaela Dartson-Hicken (Rr. Randy Hicken) and Dr. Myma Dartson

11 grandchildren Natasha Harris, Orlando Dartson, Brittania Dartson,  Jermell Dartson, Rickey Tims, Anastasia Dartson, Amanda Bishop, Jordan Hicken, Hillary Hicken, Addison Hicken Grayson Hicken, and Aaron Dartson 11 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.