Curtis Alan Teets, 64, of Independence, formerly of Kingwood, passed away on April 30, 2024, after a recent cancer diagnosis.
Curt was born on Feb. 23, 1960, in Milford, Del., the son of Patricia Teets and the late Thomas C. Teets. He was baptized Methodist.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Teets; daughter, Alley Teets; mother, Patricia Teets; and sister, Carole (Bill) Crawford. Also surviving are his bonus kids, Melissa (Willy) Barberich and daughters, Gabrielle, Gillian and Addyson. Thomas (Audrey) Lutz and sons, Landon, Ashton and Dominic (Sabrina) Teter and their daughter, Kyra. Robbie Bishop and son, Hunter. He also leaves behind his nephews, Adam (Ali) Crawford and Tyler (Olivia) Crawford; and five great-nieces/nephews. He is also survived by many cousins in Del. and Md.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas “Topcat” Teets in 2004.
Curt graduated from Central Preston High School with the class of 1978. His classmates remember him by his nickname, Cleater. He leaves behind his very best friends, who were like brothers, Louis Gallina and Mike Marrara and their families — the keepers of memories and great times.
Working at the Department of Energy until his untimely diagnosis was a job in which he took great pride. He was known by his work buddies as “the Governor,” and they meant everything to him. Together, these work brothers shared quite a bond. He was hard working, rarely taking a break unless he was up to something ornery.
He enjoyed beach vacations to the Delaware shore when he was young. He loved to ride his Harley, fish, hunt and tailgate in the WVU blue lot or in his friend, Mike Cochran’s garage. He was an avid Mountaineer and Steelers fan. He took joy in backyard basketball with his grandchildren.
Curt, like his father, had a quick wit. He was a social extrovert and never met a stranger. He would give his shirt off his back to take care of and show support for others.
He will be missed by all of his family and friends. As a family, we are grateful for all who visited or reached out during his very brief illness.
Curt exemplified that it is more about the life we live rather than the time we are given.
Friends will be received to share memories at Kingwood Funeral Home, 295 S. Price Street, Kingwood, WV 26537, from 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7. The funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at the Kingwood Funeral Home, with Elder Jerry Shiflett officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 1510, Ranson, WV 25438-9902.
