Thomas Josiah "T.J." Curtis, 69, of Hardin, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

T.J. was born on July 25, 1954, in Lexington, the son of Josiah Herman and Mary Edyth (Corbett) Curtis.

Survivors include: son, Travis Curtis of Richmond; daughter, Tracy Anderson of Norborne; five grandchildren: Nick Anderson, Eli Anderson, Lincoln Curtis, William Curtis, and Kelsey Arnold; brother, Tim Curtis of Richmond; two sisters, Carol Curtis and Marian Shaner, both of Hardin; special nephew, Curtis Shaner of Hardin; other extended family and his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

T.J. was reared and educated in Hardin and graduated from Hardin-Central High School in 1972.  He worked for Machine Supply in Richmond, SCNO Barge Line, as a deckhand on the Mississippi River, and retired from Argosy Casino, where he worked in maintenance.  T.J. loved the outdoors, riding his side-by-side, hunting, and fishing.  He especially loved snagging season and spending time with his family and grandkids.  His grandkids' biggest joy was going for rides with him on his side-by-side.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the T.J. Curtis Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 6:00 P.M., with services to follow at 7:00 P.M.  Inurnment will be at a later date.  Please remember to share your memories of T.J. with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.