Curtis Eugene Stirton, 59, of Muscotah, Kansas passed away during surgery on December 6, 2018 at the University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas.

He was born on July 29, 1959 in Horton, Kansas the son of Harold and Bernice Daugherty Stirton.

Curtis worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator for years and was a farmer.

He was a member of the Muscotah United Church.

Survivors include his sole mate, Pam Green Stirton of the home, Muscotah, Kansas; a son, C.J. Stirton of the home, Muscotah, Kansas; his mother, Bernice Stirton of Muscotah, Kansas; two sisters, Beverely (Cecil) Jeffrey of Effingham, Kansas and Barbara (Fleet) Scoggins of Muscotah, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews and his faithful companion Cassie dog.

The family will greet friends Friday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. at the mortuary. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Curtis Stirton memorial fund to be designated later and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com