Curtis Matthew Baltz

CURTIS MATTHEW BALTZ, 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 16, 2018. He was born June 1, 1932 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Bartha and Rose Baltz. Curtis was one of twelve children and is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Throesch Baltz, his two children Brad (Amy) Baltz and Carla (David) Randall and his five grandchildren Alan, Nick, Matthew, Chris, and Laura Jo. He also is survived by four siblings Lucian, Max, Catherine, and Alice, and will be missed by many more family and friends. Curtis served in the Korean War and upon returning home attended and graduated from Arkansas State University. He retired from Sterling and Alco stores after a 35 year career and lived his dream, as a gentleman farmer, taking care of his adored cattle on his farm in Pocahontas. He was an active and loving family man, sound in faith and respected by those fortunate enough to cross his path. The family wishes to thank Dr. Rhonda Gentry and the entire CARTI family for their unending love and support over the years and to DaVita Dialysis for their care over the last two years. Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M, followed by Rosary, will be held Sunday, February 18th at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, the 19th at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 12th and Jackson Street, Little Rock, AR 72204 with Father Josh Stengel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online obituary: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.