CURTIS, Edward William "Bill", age 69 of Genesee Twp., died at home on January 15, 2010. Bill was born in Flint on September 13, 1940 the son of William G. and Claire N. (Becker) Curtis. A lifelong resident of the Flint area he graduated from Kearsley High School, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bill was a self-employed ceramic tile contractor. Surviving is his wife, Sherrel; 4 children; Terry Curtis, Timothy Curtis, Cary Curtis and Cathy Curtis. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren; Emmalee, Casey, C.J., Sheridan and Chase, a brother, Dennis (Karen) Curtis and a sister, Julie Schipansky along with several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Bill's life will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, January 22, 2010 at IMA Brookwood Golf Course 6045 Davison Rd., Burton, MI. Memorial donations in Bill's name may be given to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or to the Eastern Michigan Food Bank. Online condolences may be posted for the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com