CURTIS RAY PROFFITT

Curtis Ray Proffitt, 78, of Richmond, MO died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at his home.

Curtis was born on June 22, 1935 in Camden, MO to Lonnie E. and Frances W. (Andrews) Proffitt. He first married Ruth Merriman of Orrick on April 13, 1962; he later married Janice Gay Cox on February 14, 1987; she preceded him in death on April 22, 2004.

Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Reed and her husband, Chris of Richmond and Lori Millsap of Richmond; and 7 grandchildren, Sabin Millsap, Brogan Millsap, Korbin Millsap, Easton James, Braxton James, Kody Reed and Baley Reed.

Curtis started life out with his own milk route. He later worked at Cordray's Supply in Richmond. He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the Richmond United Christian Presbyterian Church. He was the Presiding Commissioner of Ray County, MO for 12 years. He was a member of the Richmond Masonic Lodge #57 A.F. & A.M. and I.O.O.F. Lodge in Richmond. He was a member of the Richmond Shrine Club and Ararat Temple. He was a member of the Ray County Democrat Club and was also on the board for the Richmond Special Road District. He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard. Curtis was a lifelong Ray County resident.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Karma's Rescue.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Friday, March 21, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond where a masonic service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com