Curtis Jay Anstead, Sr., 81, of Green Springs, OH passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born on September 5, 1939 in Fremont, OH to Leward and Helen (Hetrick) Anstead. Curtis married Kathryn Hammer on December 5, 1964 in Monroe, MI. He worked for Miller Pipeline as a superintendent for forty-four years and retired in 2002. He was also the owner and operator of Anstead Body Shop. Curtis was a member of Grace Community Church and enjoyed gardening, restoring cars, helping people and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Curtis is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Kathryn Anstead, Green Springs, OH; children, Barb (Dave) Setzler, Clyde, OH, Brenda (Mark) Salyer, Curtis “CJ” (Bobbie Jo) Anstead, Robert (Robin) Anstead, Sr., all of Green Springs, OH, Jason (Kristy) Anstead, Fremont, OH; siblings, Calvin (Gladys) Anstead and Diane Linder both of Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Nathan (Lauren) Setzler, Brianne Smith, Bridgette Setzler, Melissa (Luke) Hohenstein, Katie (Nick) Wax, Andrew (Maryssa) Lewis, Hannah (Dan) Vazquez, Jenna (Tyler) Vaughan, Kendra Lewis, Christopher, Dalton (Zella), Emily, Mekhi and NaKyah Anstead, Robert Anstead, Jr., Jonathan and Rachel Anstead, Dustin Yates, Skylar Anstead and Jason Anstead, Jr.; fourteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Curtis J. Anstead III; siblings, William, Don, Ed and Denny Anstead.
Visitation: Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at Horvath Hanes Funeral Home, 211 N. Broadway St, Green Springs, OH.
Services: Monday, August 2, 2021, 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Memorials: ProMedica Dorothy Kern Cancer Center or Stein Hospice
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Angelina Bentz
Thoughts, prayers and hugs sent to the entire Anstead Family
Sherri Gallagher
I am so very sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers! Much love!
TAMMY S WHEELER
Heaven gained a great guy. I worked with Curt many years as an inspector with Columbia Gas. Always made the day enjoyable with his wit!!! May he rest in peace.
Nelson Cleveland
Kathryn and family so sorry for your loss. Praying for you. Praise the Lord you know where he is today. Nelson & Yvonne Cleveland
The Stull family
So sorry for your loss of a good man. Sending deep sympathies to all of the Ansteads.❤️
Cynthia Schubach
My thoughts, prayers to the entire Anstead Family.
Ken Lewis
To a great man with a caring heart. You are loved, valued and missed by many.
Kay Hart
Thoughts & prayers to all! So very sorry.
Love, Kay & Family
Brian Collins
CJ and Robert my prayers are with you and your family.