Curtis Mazique Sr.

Curtis Mazique Sr. 77, of Freeport, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Asta Care Center in Rockford. Curtis was born on July 18, 1935 in Alligator, Mississippi, the son of Willie and Daisy Lee (Fields) Mazique. Curtis attended Freeport Schools. Curtis worked many years at Burgess Battery and was employed at State Bank of Freeport until his retirement in 1997. Surviving are one son, Curtis A. Mazique of Minneapolis; three daughters, Rose M. (Willie) Veasley of Freeport, Laurie A. Webster of Rockford, and Lisa J. Olson of Freeport; three brothers, Roosevelt (Essie), James (Renee) both of Freeport, and Charles of Seattle, WA.; two sisters, Alberta and Daisy, both of Seattle. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, along with numerous other relatives. Preceding Curtis in death are his parents, three brothers, Willie Lee, Lee Andrew, and Fred 'Shuggy' , and one sister Lola Mae. Curtis will be remembered for his loving and generous nature. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday March 15, at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 4 East Iroquois Street, Freeport. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook and share memories at burketubbs.com.