Overton Curtis

Overton (OC/Curt) Scippio Curtis was born in Philadelphia General Hospital May 22, 1943, to the late Sara Sciota Brown and Overton Scipio Curtis. During his formative years he lived in West Philadelphia and attended Blankenburg Elementary School. He attended, and in June 1964, graduated from Downingtown Prep School in Downingtown, PA. Overton joined the United States Army and excelled as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. After his discharge from the army, he worked for Chrysler Corporation in Delaware.Overton relocated to Atlanta where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in insurance and risk management from Georgia State University in 1975. He was an entrepreneur who owned his independent Allstate insurance agency for 25 years until he retired in 2000. He earned recognitions in Allstate’s top award programs and was spotlighted in Who’s Who in Black Atlanta. Overton loved his profession and serving the community. He came out of retirement and joined Adolph Lovett Insurance Associates where he specialized in senior insurance products and resources until 2023. He also provided many informative educational seminars to senior groups in the community. Overton was baptized and joined Greenforest Community Baptist Church in May 1978. He was a faithful member and dedicated servant of the Brotherhood choir and always enjoyed going beyond the call of duty and traveling with the choir group. He grew spiritually in the New Beginnings Fulfillment Hour Class and enjoyed the fellowship of other believers for many years until his health began to wane. Overton loved traveling and visited many countries including Tunisia and Egypt, a favorite. Because of his outgoing personality, he never met a stranger. Overton loved sports and had a passion for the youth. He coached his sons little league sports teams, baseball and football, at Exchange Park for several years. He served as president of the youth league sports program and president of his neighborhood association. He also previously served as Recreation Director at Greenforest. Overton enjoyed mentoring teenagers and sharing words of advice. Overton S. Curtis will be greatly missed and leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Angeline Moore Curtis of 52 years; sons, Jerrard S. Curtis (Felicia) and Michael C. Curtis (Veteese Hobbs); three grandchildren, Brianna, Eva and Parker; sister Jane Curtis (Jackie), Brother Karim Khabir (Patricia); three nephews, four cousins and many extended Brown family relatives and friends. Overton Curtis was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sara Hagler.

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Overton Curtis

May 22, 1943 - December 8, 2024