Dr. William M. Curtis of Lancaster, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at LGH.

He was born in Buffalo, NY to Beatrice and William Curtis Jr.  PA and MA were the states that he grew up in.

He accepted a navy scholarship to the University of Utah. There he met Beverly Hills who became his wife. He received a Bachelor of Science, Univ. of Utah, 1954 [Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering] and they had a daughter.

They then moved to Texas where they had a son and another daughter. This is where they accepted Jesus Christ as their savior.

Bill loved serving his savior, time with family, bike riding with the Red Rose Rockets and the Lancaster Bike Club, serving as chaplain with the Civil Air Patrol, teaching, research and writing books and letters to the editors.  His last one appeared in the paper this week.

William had basically two careers.  Engineering and Scientific and Biblical Ministry.

The former included 20 years in the aerospace industry in Texas and MD, receiving a further degree Master of Science, Southern Methodist Univ., 1963 [Aeronautics & Nuclear Physics]  Among the projects he worked on were the B-58, F-111 and the A-10.

The latter included 9 years in college positions, administration and teaching science, math and theology  at Washington Bible College and LBC, 8 years in the pastorate and more than 21 years in scientific and Biblical research.  The following degrees were obtained: Doctor of

Theology, Trinity Theological Seminary, 1988 [Special Revelation Major] and Master of Theology, Capital Bible Seminary, 1976 [Greek & Hebrew Major]. He and his wife founded the Institute for Scientific and Biblical Research including Creation Forums, writing and lecturing.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Curtis, 3 children and their spouses, Cindee Bagley, William Curtis IV, Tammie Radcliffe, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and one in the womb, and 2 brothers James Curtis and Charles Curtis all of whom loved him deeply and will miss him very much.

There will be visitation on Sunday, November 13, from 6 until 8:30 PM at Harvest Bible Church (160 Schoolhouse Road, Lancaster). The funeral is Monday, November 14 at 11:00 at Grace Baptist Church (1899 Marietta Ave., Lancaster)  followed by lunch and graveside service. Interment will take place in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, kindly send a contribution in Bill's memory to Washington Bible College/Capital Seminary, 6511 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham MD 20706. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100