Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.
~Acknowledgements ~
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has offered their love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. Your kind words, comforting gestures, and presence have meant more to us than we can express. A special thank you to the medical staff, friends, and family who cared for and stood by us throughout this journey. Your kindness and compassion will forever be remembered and cherished. We sincerely appreciate you.
~ The Family
Pallbearers
~ Friends of the Family
~Committal Rites &
Interment
~ Forest Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Midtown 1661 S. Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee 38106
~Repast ~
Centenary United Methodist Church 584 E. McLemore Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38106 ~Active
Life’s Reflections
Mr. Curtis Bernard Grose was born on January 13, 1963, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Jefferson Grose Jr. and Lucille Grose. Curtis was baptized at the tender age of three at Centenary United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee.
Curtis was a man of strength, kindness, and an unforgettable sense of humor. With his warm smile and uplifting spirit, he brought joy and unwavering support to those he encountered. In 1996, he joined the Union and was a member of the Heat and Frost Insulators Local 90 until he retired, earning the respect and admiration of his peers. On January 4, 2025, Curtis transitioned to his eternal rest at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Jefferson and Lucille Grose, and his cherished brothers, Kenneth Wayne Grose and Jefferson Grose III.
Curtis’s legacy lives on through his daughter, Curtise Grose (Teresa), who he often referenced as his “pride and joy.” He is also survived by his siblings: Corwin “Cordy” Grose, Anthony “Tony” Grose (Patricia), Herbert “Herb” Grose, and Lonita “Nita” Grose-Dowdy (Ricardo), who will forever treasure their memories of him. In addition to his immediate family, Curtis leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who were all deeply touched by his life.
Tributes L oving
To My Dad
You may have thought I didn’t see, Or that I hadn’t heard, Life lessons that you taught to me, But I got every word. Perhaps you thought I missed it all, And that we’d grow apart, But Dad, I picked up everything, It’s written on my heart.
Without you, Dad, I wouldn’t be The woman I am today; You built a strong foundation No one can take away.
I’ve grown up with your values, And I’m very glad I did; So here’s to you, dear father, From your forever grateful kid.
To Our Brother
Brother, you gave no one a last farewell nor ever said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. A million times, we will miss you; a million times, we will cry. In our hearts, you hold a place no one else can ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God took you home. We will meet you again somebody I know in a better place. I thank God he made you my brother, while you were here on Earth. Love beyond words, missed beyond measure. Always and forever in our hearts.
Saturday, January 18, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Memorial Chapel, Inc. 3320 Millbranch Road
Tennessee 38116
Lawrence Cole, Eulogist
Processional.........................................The Family of Mr. Curtis Grose
Call to Worship..................................................Pastor Lawrence Cole
Scripture Reading: Old & New Testament.................................Pastor Keith Lofton
The Lord’s Prayer..........................................................Maurice Grose
Reflections of Love
(Respectfully, Two Minutes Please) Family & Friends
Musical Selection
Eulogy................................................................Pastor Lawrence Cole
Acknowledgements..........................................................Ashley Powell
Recessional
