Curtis Baccus, Jr. Obituary (1957 - 2021)

Curtis "Curt" Baccus, Jr., 64, was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 20, 1957, to the late Ida L. Bracey. He peacefully entered his eternal rest on December 4, 2021. Curtis was preceded in death by his stepfather, Curtiss K. Bracey, mother, Ida L. Bracey and sister, Virginia L. (Gally) Baccus. Curtis received his education from the Richmond Public School system where he graduated from George Wythe High School in 1975. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army after which he established a career as a long-distance tractor trailer driver. He was last employed with VanGo Incorporated of Richmond. Curtis was baptized early in life by Reverend W. D. Adkins. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where he sang in the male chorus for many years. Curtis was a passionate Philadelphia Eagles fan and avid movie watcher. He shared an unbreakable bond with his children, Lakeisha and Curtis III., whom he affectionately called "Frog" and "Man Man". He loved telling jokes and spending time with Trenton, his jack russell terrier. Curtis leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Rose L. Baccus; two children Lakeisha Davis (Jason), Curtis Baccus, III (Jessica); four stepchildren, Carlos lee, Jr. (Antoinette), Michael Lee (Shauna), Kimberly Lee and Christopher Lee; sister, Katharine B. Campbell and brother Russell Baccus (Stephanie); three sister in laws, Barbara Redd, Janet Dawson (Jimmy), Joni Willis and brother in law, Brian Carroll; fifteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren; three nephews and one niece; a long-time friend, Al Rainey; a host of cousins, other relatives, and close friends. Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Mimms Chapel at 4 pm. Please no flowers.