Page 8 - Curtis Webb's Program - FINAL

Reflections of A Life Well Lived

Curtis Lee Webb was a man among men and a friend to the ladies. He was the only
male in a family of six sisters. He was born in the segregated south in 1934 following
the depression. Life was hard, especially for large black families. Curtis took on
responsibilities far above his age. His interactions with adults and female siblings gave
him the ability to read and empathize with others. He could anticipate one’s needs and
was always loyal and helpful. Curtis was a giving person but not one to be crossed. As
a partner in a firewood business Curtis commanded respect.
Curtis overcame any feeling of inferiority by declaring to himself and others that he was
the King. He often bought flowers for himself. Curtis, the King, had a unique taste in
automobiles. He owned a Volkswagen Bug, a Porsche and finally a freaked-out Dodge
Van.
He had a white Samoyed Husky dog named Shanook. He trained the dog to do many
feats. Ironically, some were more envious of the white dog
than they were of his white family. While some listened to
the blues, Curtis listened to jazz. He learned to ski on the
slopes of Alaska and hunt and fish in the wild outback.
Curtis loved traveling to Hawaii, California, small villages
in Alaska and also took a few classes to become a pilot.

Thanks be to God that Curtis Webb became the caretaker
for the land of his ancestors. Curtis loved that land and
what it represents. He loved caring for the cemetery at Mt.
Pisgah. He showed me a slave grave site out beyond the
barn.

God blessed Curtis with three daughters that he longed to
know and share his story with. God blessed me with
Curtis so we could share our secrets.
Cal Williams, A Friend