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Curtis Winford Andrews, Sr., 94, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully after battling Parkinson's, on January 24, 2025, surrounded by family.
Curtis was born on March 15, 1930, in San Saba, Texas, to Ross and Ella Andrews, and was the 2nd eldest of 6 children. They lived there until he was 2 years old, then moved to Union Hill in Belton, where his grandparents lived on a ranch. His grandfather gave his mother and daddy a barn, which they made into a home. When he started school, they moved nearby on 10 acres, to a community called Tennessee Valley. They continued to move frequently. From there, the family moved into the city of Belton, then La Grange where his father had a contract on construction, then on to Johnson City. After that they moved to Jarrell, near their farming operation. The Andrews family eventually moved one last time and settled in Georgetown, where Curtis attended Georgetown High School. In 1948, at the age of 18, he entered the Navy. He always wanted to fly, so he maneuvered to get into the Naval Air Squadron. He served until 1955, in both active duty and the Reserves. Curtis farmed and ranched for most of his life. His love for the outdoors also included deer hunting, fishing, gardening and hunting rattlesnakes. Some of his fondest memories were the hunting trips with his dad, brothers, brother-in-law and nephew. These trips involved stories that he enjoyed sharing, up until the end, repeatedly. Curtis worked for the State of Texas, as a Consulting Hydrologist. He retired in March 1988, after 25 years of service. He then went on to work for FEMA as a Disaster Mitigation Specialist, until 2012. He continued farming into his 80's when he finally decided it was time to hang his hat.
He married Wanda Haire on November 18, 1955. Together they had 4 children and raised a loving family. To ensure their children would have a good, Christian education, Curtis served on the school board for Zion Lutheran School in Walburg for many years. The children were all confirmed in the Lutheran faith before starting public high school. Wanda passed away in September of 1987 from cancer. He then married Dorothy Kalmbach McMillan in November 1988.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Ella Andrews; sister, Melba Helms; brother, Don Andrews; first wife, Wanda Haire; and second wife, Dorothy Kalmbach McMillan.
Curtis is survived by his sisters, Linda Wear and Margie Rydell; brother, Rick Andrews and wife Lori; daughter, Terri Rawls and husband Rocky; two sons, Curtis Andrews, Jr. and Craig Andrews and wife Lynn; and daughter, Carolyn McMullin and husband Glenn. six grandsons, Logan, Dakota, and Kerwin Rawls; Corbin and Carson McMullin; and Brock Andrews. seven great grandchildren, Jett, Charli, Rainn, Livvi, Jordan, Cannon, and Aaron Rawls.
Thank you to the Bronte Health and Rehab Center of Bronte, for the loving, comforting care of Curtis during his last years.
He has Risen with Christ. We look forward to seeing you again, and love you so much, Dad. All Glory to God. Rest in Heavenly peace.
Memorial services will be scheduled for March. The family will update the details soon.