Thomas W. “Tom” Curtis, 79, of Dover, and formerly of Maumee, Ohio, died May 14, 2016.
Mr. Curtis was a mechanical contractor, inventor, entrepreneur and mentor.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plant City. He was the founder and president of SOS Events Ministryand the past commodore of the Maumee River Yacht Club.
His passion was mentoring and leading people to Jesus Christ, up to his dying breath.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; children, Stephanie Dieter, Allison Lee (Ryan), Graceanne Williams (Rick), Evie Weintraub (Steve), Judy Bodine, Jeff Bodine (Sue), William Slater (Danielle), Joel Slater (Barbara), Stephen Slater (Shirley) and Barry Slater (Jean); siblings, Carolanne Neiman, Kathleen Brandes and John Curtis; 44 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Curtis; and brother, Eugene Curtis.
A celebration of life was held May 18, at First Baptist Church of Plant City. Private committal followed at Sunnyside Cemetery in St. Petersburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOS Ministries at SOSEvents.org.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.