Obituaries
Dr. William M. Curtis
Dr. William M. Curtis of Lancaster, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at LGH.
He was born in Buffalo, NY to Beatrice and William Curtis Jr. PA and MA were the states that he grew up in.
He accepted a navy scholarship to the University of Utah. There he met Beverly Hills who became his wife. He received a Bachelor of Science, Univ. of Utah, 1954 [Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering] and they had a daughter.
They then moved to Texas where they had a son and another daughter. This is where they accepted Jesus Christ as their savior.
Bill loved serving his savior, time with family, bike riding with the Red Rose Rockets and the Lancaster Bike Club, serving as chaplain with the Civil Air Patrol, teaching, research and writing books and letters to the editors. His last one appeared in the paper this week.
William had basically two careers. Engineering and Scientific and Biblical Ministry.
The former included 20 years in the aerospace industry in Texas and MD, receiving a further degree Master of Science, Southern Methodist Univ., 1963 [Aeronautics & Nuclear Physics] Among the projects he worked on were the B-58, F-111 and the A-10.
The latter included 9 years in college positions, administration and teaching science, math and theology at Washington Bible College and LBC, 8 years in the pastorate and more than 21 years in scientific and Biblical research. The following degrees were obtained: Doctor of
Theology, Trinity Theological Seminary, 1988 [Special Revelation Major] and Master of Theology, Capital Bible Seminary, 1976 [Greek & Hebrew Major]. He and his wife founded the Institute for Scientific and Biblical Research including Creation Forums, writing and lecturing.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Curtis, 3 children and their spouses, Cindee Bagley, William Curtis IV, Tammie Radcliffe, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and one in the womb, and 2 brothers James Curtis and Charles Curtis all of whom loved him deeply and will miss him very much.
There will be visitation on Sunday, November 13, from 6 until 8:30 PM at Harvest Bible Church (160 Schoolhouse Road, Lancaster). The funeral is Monday, November 14 at 11:00 at Grace Baptist Church (1899 Marietta Ave., Lancaster) followed by lunch and graveside service. Interment will take place in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly send a contribution in Bill’s memory to Washington Bible College/Capital Seminary, 6511 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham MD 20706. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Condolences to the Family
January 09, 2020
I watched a documentary on the A10 Warthog. Dr. Curtis was featured in the documentary as he was the lead designer for the A10. For those that do not know, the A10 is a fighter plane that has a legendary cult-like following as it is extremely effective at protecting ground troops, even though it was designed in the 70s. He and his team did an amazing job. As a Christian I am very grateful to learn that Dr. Curtis is a brother and that he is saved. I will see you one day sir. Well done.
Philip Lee
January 01, 2018
Somehow I knew that Dr. Curtis was one of Jesus’s. I don’t know how I knew, but somehow I knew. I watched him in a documentary on his attack bird the A-10 Warthog. I don’t know how I knew, but somehow I knew. I just thought Lord, this man is one of Yours. It turns out I was right. I too know the Lord and have for many decades.
Thank you Dr. Curtis for the work that you have done for the Lord, and the work you have done for America on the A-10. God bless you sir.
January 27, 2015
Thank you for your work on the B-58, F-111 and especially on the A-10. God bless you for the countless lives you have saved.
Dear Bev,
I was so sad to hear of Bill’s passing. I know you and Bill will someday see each other again which brings comfort but in this very sad time please know that prayers are with you are your family. He is a very accomplished man and you are very special. You were such a blessing to my children as their kindergarten teacher. Thank you for all you did for them and meant to them. Psalm 116:15 tells us how the Lord views the death of His loved ones. We will all be there with Jesus so soon. Please know you are loved by many.
With much love,
Charlotte Bendell
Dear Bev and Family,
Please accept our sympathy and prayers at this time in the homegoing of your dear loved one. He certainly left a great legacy and was a tremendous testimony for our Lord.
Sincerely,
Bob and Jayne Becker
Dear Bev,
Although we were unable to be present at today’s service–Cathy was scheduled for a follow-up to her October total knee replacement–we have been remembering you before the Throne.
We trust that God’s gracious comfort will be yours every day.
Yours in Christ,
Henry and Cathy Heijermans
I remember many good times that we had together through the years. Bill Curtis was not only my Dad’s cousin, but a very good friend to him and our entire family.
He will be greatly missed by all. We are encouraged by the fact that he is now with my Dad in Heaven, and they are surely enjoying each other’s company again.
We look forward to the day when we are all together in Heaven,but until then- we will enjoy our memories of good times together. Our deepest condolences to his friends and family. May Jesus wrap His loving arms around you all and comfort you through this challenging time. God bless you all!
Love n prayers-Sue Slating( eldest daughter of David and Sharon Satterlee)
In the words of the song, "Thank you for giving to the Lord; for I was a life that was changed." Bill and Bev made an impact on my life as a young Christian at Hagerstown Independent Church, and on my husband’s life in a class that Bill taught at Washington Bible College. what a privilege we had to spend a weekend with Bill and Bev just days before he went to heaven! Eternity will tell what Bill’s total commitment to God and His work meant on this earth.
With Much Love and Fond Remembrances,
Sue and Doug Redman
In Memory
William M Curtis III has had two remarkable careers, as a Scientist
and a Pastor and, Dear Bev, you and he, have had a good and fruitful life together. Well done!
When we met you and Cousin Billy in Australia, We met a man with a natural
humility and confidence in his knowledge and his faith, and a woman who
was the same in spirit.
With respect to John Donne’s famous sermon, Cousin Billy’s passing does not diminish us but the example you and Billy lived and displayed, inspires and encourages us in our lives.
Always in our hearts
John & Roberta Gollogly
14 Lautrec Street
Bracken Ridge Q 4017
Australia
Dear Ones,
Our hearts and prayers surround you. Find solace in The Word, each other, and His promise. In the words of the traditional English hymn "Be thou my Vision:
High King of heaven when battle is done,
Grant heaven’s joy to me O bright heaven’s sun,
Christ of my own her, whatever befall,
Shall be my vision, O Ruler of all.
Love,
Carol and George Airasian
"Aunt Bev," and everyone,
I have such fond memories of visiting you all in Maryland when I was a kid, and especially some memorable conversations with "Uncle" Bill. I know he and my Dad are together again at Jesus’ side.
Best wishes,
Joel Satterlee
dear bev you have been married to a truly christian man i will miss seeing him on sundays i know he is doing great work in heaven
evelyn
We remember Bill fondly for his contribution at the start of Heritage Academy in Hagerstown,MD.
We will remember Bill,also for his desire to make the truth known in his writing
, his teaching and his living. We are asking God to put His arms of comfort around Bev and the family.
Ralph and Becky Wyand