He loved his children above all else but also had a passion for music (especially jazz), art, literature, nature, animals, coffee, and the Athens community. In his 56 short but full years, he had a successful tree service, reached number one in the U.S. for track in high school and college, was a talented actor who starred in plays, movies, and TV, and traveled through Europe as a performance artist.
He is survived by his five incredible children, Nadzieja Cole-Conaway, Joshua Conaway, Esther Cole-Conaway, Mo Conaway, and Joseph Conaway, as well as his mother JoAn Witt and his sister, Cristi Conaway Murphy. John Curtis was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of a funeral, the family will be hosting a celebration of life, which will be open to everyone who wishes to come remember and honor him on Monday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m.—until in the ballroom of The Graduate Athens Hotel at 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601.
Online condolences may be offered at www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
