Curtis Calvin Gaither, 74, of Harmony, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2025.

Curtis worked at Tyson Foods for 35 years and lived a content and humble life surrounded by family. He had a deep love for NASCAR, hunting, fishing, and bird watching - especially blue birds and purple martins - and could often be found "piddling" around the house, building or fixing something, or putting out apples and corn for the deer.

Those who knew Curtis will remember his easygoing nature, quick wit, and love for life's simple pleasures - stories from the old days at SkyView Lake, teenage adventures, beach trips, camping in the mountains, fishing, cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway, taking long car rides, or simply sitting and talking with friends.

Curtis is survived by his wife of 50 years, Retha Gaither; daughter, Shanda Evans (Richard); son, Anthony Gaither (Kelsey); granddaughter, Georgia Evans; grandson, Calvin Evans; sisters, Brenda Crowe (Phil) and Kathy Gaither; lifelong friend, Richard "Dickie" James, many nephews, nieces, and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kelly and Ruth Gaither; and brothers, Kelly Gaither Jr. "Junebug" and Ronald "Moony" Gaither.

A funeral service will be conducted at 5 p.m., Saturday, August 16, at Clarksbury Church, with Rev. Cliff Wall officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Prior to the service, the family invites friends to visit with them from 3:30 to 5 p.m., in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, gifts, or food, memorial donations can be made to Breakthrough T1D, specifically to "the T1D Adventure Club." (In support of his granddaughter, Georgia Evans, and their family's fight to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.)

https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10311&pg=team&team_id=361610

Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. We are very blessed to have your support.

Online condolences may be made at www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com