Curtis Eddins

Curtis (Curt) Eddins, 73, of Van Wert , OH passed away in the early morning hours of June 11, 2025 at Ohio Health  Van Wert Hospital.  He was born August 21, 1951 in Lima, OH a son of Willie Eddins Sr. and Alice (Bursey) both of whom are deceased.

Surviving him are children: Carmen (Jason) Heffner of Convoy, Bill (Alvera) Stevens of Denver, North Carolina, Jermaine Thomas of Denver, CO, Jason (Kessa) Eddins, Van Wert, OH and Cicely Gasvoda  of Decatur, IN.  Also surviving are Grandchildren:  Darius, Jackson, Levi, Tavian,  Kamonie, Skyahna, and Jericho Eddins,  Nevada Smith, Savannah Wynn, Cambria Godsey, Kennedy Gasvoda, Paige and Grant Williams, and Jaylin Thomas and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are Brothers:  Herman  Eddins and Gaines (Dina) Moran and sisters: Doris (Theodore) Kelly, Yvonne Moran and Evette Williams of Starkville, Miss.

Preceding him in death was a son, Dominic Eddins, sibilings: Dessie James, David Eddins, Willie Eddins Jr.,  Nazola Bayless, Deliteus Moran, Delores Moran.

Curtis had served in the Ohio National Guard and was a member of American Legion Post 178 and VFW Post 5803.  He was also a retired employee of American Electric Power.  He graduated from Van Wert High School where he played and excelled in sports, especially football.  Curt didn't know a stranger and welcomed everyone to his home.  He loved fishing, having cookouts with his family and friends, playing cards, watching his grandchildren play sports, and collecting glass, coins and stamps.  He also loved his two cats, Utah and Willa Mae very much.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 12 noon until three pm at Brickner Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow at 3;00 pm. There will also be a military service by the combined Honors Unit of American Legion Post 178 and VFW Post 5803.

For donations the family suggests monetary gifts towards the funeral services.