Curtis William Hovis, Jr.

Curtis William Hovis, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ his resident Devoted husband of Denise Oliver Hovis. Father of Curtis W. Hovis, III. Stepfather of DeShawn Michael Williams, Sr.(Taniesha Brown) and the late Danny H. Williams, Jr. Son of the late Curtis William Hovis Sr. and Etta Mae Hovis. Godfather of Alexis Mason and Anastasia Higgins. Grandfather of Donzel Bright , Danny Johnson, Damahari London, DeShawn M. Williams, Jr., Angel Hovis, LaNyra Brown, Dovonte Williams and Devon Williams. Brother of Cynthia ( Steve ) Haywood, Mary Etta Hovis and Debra Elaine Hovis. Nephew of Lucy Hovis. Brother in Law of Larnette Cloud, Brenda( Theodis ) Quarles, Carolyn ( Frank ) Tuggerson, Shelia ( Elliott ) Alexander, Lilliann ( John ) Walker, Margarita Williams, Joy ( Cluster ) Lee, Jerald Oliver, Ronnie ( Celeste ) Oliver and Frankie Oliver. Very Special Nephew of Troy ( Sylanta ) Oliver . Special Friend of Randy McClendon, Leonard ( Buck ) Buggage and Oliver ( Doc ) Bennett. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and countless friends. Age: 48 Years A Native of Salisbury, North Carolina and a resident of Avondale, La. Relatives and Friends of the Family, Also pastors, officers and members of First Pilgrim Baptist Church and all neighboring churches. Employees of Jefferson Parish School Board, Orleans Parish School Board, Kmart, Marriott Hotel, Ochsner Baptist Medical Center Oncology Dept. and West Jefferson Neurosurgeon Group ( Dr. Carl Culicchia ) are invited to attend the Funeral Service from First Pilgrim Baptist Church 1228 Art St. New Orleans, La. on Saturda,y February 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Eugene Mitchell " Officiating ( No Wake ) Visitation from 8:30 a.m. until service time. Interment: McDonoghville Cemetery- Gretna, La. Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.e go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.