David Wade Curtis, age 55, of Blue Ridge, GA went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 21, 2016. David loved the Lord and his family. He especially loved spending time with his granddaughter. David served many years in the E.M.S. At the time of his death, he was a Captain in Fannin County Emergency Services. He also served many years as a paramedic in Polk County, TN. David was a member of McCaysville Church of God. Throughout his life, he touched many people. He owned a business for many people with his sons, in Epworth, GA called Curtis's Gargage. David loved serving the fine people of Fannin County. He will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Deal Curtis and his parents, Floy and Wade Curtis.He is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Josh and Ashley Curtis and Matt Curtis, all of Epworth; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Cheryl Curtis of Epworth; sister, Virginia Curtis of Blue Ridge; beloved girlfriend, Trish Bailey of Ellijay; grandchild, Ava Ann Curtis; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the McCaysville Church of God with Rev. Steve Lamb and Rev. Chris Taylor officiating. Music was provided by Danny Rhodes and Valorie Taylor. Pallbearers were Kenny Stuart, Ken Stuart, Spencer Kitchens, Mark Keaton, Robert Graham, Darrell Payne, Jonathan Curtis, and Jeremy Curtis. Honorary escort was the Fannin County Fire and E.M.S. Interment followed in Tumbling Creek Cemetery with the Fireman's Last Call provided by the Fannin County Fire Department. Donations in memory of Mr. Curtis may be made to the Fannin County Fire Department 342 W. Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements. . SERVICES Visitation Friday, April 22, 2016 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Funeral Service Saturday, April 23, 2016 2:00 PM McCaysville Church of God 1477 Blue Ridge Drive McCaysville, Georgia 30555