Charles "Curly" Alan Curless, 83, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2024. Curly was born on Aug. 24, 1940, in Elwood, Indiana, to the late Marvin and Mary (Nicholson) Curless. He married the love of his life, Diana Allen, and the two were married for 51 years before his passing. Curly faithfully served his country in the United States Navy from 1958-1962. After his honorable discharge, he began working for Delco-Remy on the production line and he worked there for 30 years before his retirement. Curly found his spiritual home at Christ Lutheran Church and was a faithful member for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 313 in Fairmount. Curly loved to bowl, play golf, watch sports and cheer on IU.

Curly will be dearly missed by his wife, Diana; children Teresa Pitts, John Pitts and Lisa (late, Bill Green) Pitts; granddaughters Chelsea Henderson and Savannah (Nick Griffin) Pitts; great-grandchildren Tyler, Gracie, Charles, Mary Elizabeth and James; brother Gary (Brenda) Hipes; sister Susan Brandenburg; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother David Curless; and brother-in-law John Brandenburg.

The visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service, 515 E. 53rd St., Anderson, IN 46013. The funeral ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor John Jameson will be officiating. The burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Curly's name may be given to Christ Lutheran Church, 2751 N Scatterfield Rd., Anderson, IN 46012 or the Hopewell Center, 5325 S. Main St., Anderson, IN 46013. To leave an online condolence or memory, please visit www.brownbutzdiedring.com.