Background
Curtis, James Richard was born on February 2, 1930 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of John Wesley and Jessie May (Quackenbush) Curtis.
Curtis, James Richard was born on February 2, 1930 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of John Wesley and Jessie May (Quackenbush) Curtis.
Student, University Illinois, 1947-1948.
Plant manager Dean's Dairy, Champaign, 1947-1950. Aircraft mechanic United States Air Force, 1950—1955. Draftsman Christian Science Johnson Company, Champaign, 1955.
Aircraft mechanic American Airlines, Fort Worth, 1955, flight engineer Chicago, 1956-1995. Trained flight crews Spantax Airlines, Madrid, 1966-1969, Middle East Airlines, Beirut, 1966-1969. Retired, 1995
Check airman, flight engineering instructor American Airlines, Chicago, 1964-1986.
Examiner designee Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago, 1966-1967. Sergeant United States Air Force, 1950-1954.
Served as sergeant United States Air Force, 1950-1954. M C.
Married Constance Ann Sticher, January 10, 1954. Children: Christie Lynn, James Richard Junior, Stephen Lawrence.