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Curtis Person


Sunrise: November 3, 1964

Sunset: July 15, 2022

Curtis “CJ” Person was born November 3, 1964 to Bernice Grant of Murfreesboro, NC and to the late Curtis Grant of Southampton County, VA.  CJ attended school in Southampton County and graduated in 1985 where he played and loved the sports of basketball and baseball.

CJ married Linda Person and through their union they had 2 children.  At an early age, CJ attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Boykins, VA.  He loved a good joke with his peers, and a good laugh with his grandchildren.  He was a good husband, and a kind person to all his neighbors and friends.  CJ was also a die-hard Washington Commanders/Redskins fan.

CJ worked for Gwaltney of Smithfield for numerous years, Fluor Daniels, Inc., and Austin Inc. (International Paper) until an accident on the job.

CJ was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.  CJ leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 28 years, Linda Person; 2 children, Quonte Newsome of Franklin, VA, and Stacey Newsome (Reese) of Katy, TX; 2 grandchildren, Amaya Newsome and Stassi Lucas; mother, Bernice Grant; 2 sisters, Mary Person and Melissa Grant; 1 brother, Glenn Person (Kendra) of Nuremburg, Germany; 2 aunts, Mae Cavion Flythe and Georgia Barnes; 4 uncles, Joseph Lundy (Mildred), Duke Grant, Glenn Grant, and Johnny White; 4 sisters-in-law, Regina James, Katrina Newsome, Rose Newsome and Cassandra Newsome; 1 brother-in-law, Wesley Newsome, Jr.; devoted niece, Trishona Newsome and goddaughter, Eboni Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

No words can express our loss.  CJ, you will be truly missed.

Viewing Thursday, July 21, 2022 2:00pm-6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 268 Holladay Street Suffolk, VA 23434 Service LIVE STREAMING ON METROPOLITAN FACEBOOK PAGE Friday, July 22, 2022 12 Noon Shiloh Baptist Church 30188 Shiloh Road Boykins, VA 23827 Interment Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery Boykins, VA

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    Keith & Marilyn Tennessee says

    Sending condolences and Love to the family. Praying that God will grant comfort and peace at this most difficult time and in the days to come. Rest in Heavenly Peace C.J.

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    Melissa Grant says

    I will always cherish the bond that we shared. You will always be in your baby sister’s heart

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    Desiree long/Denisia Person says

    Sending prayers and condolences to the family.

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    Velma Artis Sumner says

    Sending my condolences and love to the family

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    Sonya Ricks says

    Prayers and condolences to the family. Rest In Peace CJ.

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    Phil Pollard says

    My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. CJ definitely will be missed.

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    Cheryl Stepp says

    Curtis was a co-worker with Highground Services, Inc. RIP Curtis!

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    Felicia says

    Sorry for your loss.

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      Angela Brown- Pope says

      Sorry for your loss. May God’s love and peace sustain you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in heavenly peace CJ.

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    Felicia Parker says

    Sorry for your loss.

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    Margie Bailey says

    My words can not fully express the sorrow I feel for the lost of your father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. May you forever treasure the wonderful times you have had and my prayer are with the family. May God continue to strengthen you now and forever more.

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    Jacqueline Bynum says

    My condolences goes out to the family RIH CJ.

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    Libby Murphy says

    I am so sorry for your loss my prayers for the family that God will cover you and keep you in these difficult times….our love for the Person family

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    Gayle and Clyde Artis and family says

    So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We love you all.

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    Kennie D Bynum says

    To Person Family, my deepest condolences to your family. CJ will truly be missed and my fellow commanders/Redskins

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