Curtis L. Ervin

Curtis L. Ervin, age 69 of Middletown, DE passed away at home peacefully beside his loving wife Candace on February 3, 2023. Curtis was a devoted husband, family man and friend. The love between Curtis and Candace is a never-ending love story which will be continued into the after life when they are rejoined. He was born on November 25, 1953, in Welch, West Virginia to the late James and Eula Ervin. Curtis proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Jersey Central Power and Light, GTE, Conrail and Metro North Railroad in the Track and Signal department, and as an electrician. In his retirement years he found enjoyment in spending time with his wife, family and kids, he was an avid pool player and enjoy a winning hand of Blackjack and loved everything that involved cars. He was preceded by his parents, sister, Shirley Clair and brother, James W. Ervin Jr. Curtis is survived by his wife, Candace, five children, Darryl (Sabrina) Michael of Derby, CT., Varian (Katrina) Ingram of Columbus, OH, Salema Ervin of New Haven, CT, Curtis Ervin Jr. of Norwich, CT, and Raquel Hill of New Haven, CT, four grandchildren, DaShayla Miller of New Haven, CT, Antonio Worrell of New Haven, CT. Jakai Ervin of Norwich, CT, and Blake Michael of Derby, CT. He is also survived by his siblings, Carolyn (Dan) Jumbo of Columbus, OH, Roger (Sharon) Ervin of Wilmington, DE, Linda Davis of Fort Monmouth, NJ, and Arlene Martin of Fayetteville, NC and Ron (Mary) Gordon of Stamford, CT; great aunts, Reba Phillips of Columbus, OH and Brenda (John) Freeman of OH, great uncles Frankie Edgerton of Columbus, OH, Chauncey Edgerton of GA and Glen Edgerton of Columbus, OH and a host of nieces and nephews and cousins. He will be dearly missed by his nephew Michael (Cleopatra) Meyers of Hampton, VA and nieces Nanielle Ervin of Fayetteville, NC, Tracy (Frederick) Smith of Fayetteville, NC, and Jessica (Lewis) Massey of Fayetteville, NC which he took on the role as their second father. Services will be held on Friday, February 10th at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905. Viewing will be from 10 – 11 am, the service will begin at 11 am. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Ct.

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Curtis L. Ervin

November 25, 1953 - February 3, 2023