Eugene “Gene” Oliver Curtin

Eugene Oliver Curtin, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC. Eugene was born November 15, 1938 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Ollie E. and Mallissa Bliss Davis Curtin. Eugene was a heavy equipment operator for forty years and a member of Operating Local Union 77 in Washington, DC. During this time he helped build the subway in Washington, DC.

After retiring, he along with the love of his life, Florence, traveled all over the east coast in their motor home for six years. Eugene was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing as well as  playing the guitar and listening to blue grass music. Most of all Eugene loved to help others get a fresh start when they were down on their luck. Eugene is survived by his wife of sixty four years, Florence May Vermillion Curtin; son, Jesse E. Curtin; siblings, Barbara Harris and Mary Cutshaw; sister-in-law, Vivian Glascoe (Allen), several nieces and nephews, in addition to many other family and friends who will miss him.

Many thanks for the kind assistance of Watson Funeral Service in Conway, South Carolina. Please also sign the guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com.

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