Frank Warren Curtis

Frank Warren Curtis, affectionately known as “Mate," passed away on November 3, 2026. A resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, he leaves behind a lifetime of stories, a family who loved him, and undoubtedly a few people still recovering from something he said to them.

Born and raised in England, Frank served in the British Army before embarking on a career in engineering that took him around the world. He was hardworking, fiercely independent, and regarded most instructions as little more than suggestions.

Frank was a man of strong opinions, a sharp tongue, and a distinctly British sense of humor. Equally capable of delivering a cutting remark with a perfectly straight face or making his opinion known to the entire room, he had little tolerance for fools and even less concern about offending them. If you knew Frank, chances are he told you to “bugger off” at least once. If he liked you, he probably said it more often.

He appreciated life’s simpler pleasures: a cold Miller High Life, a cigarette, a good time, and the freedom to do precisely as he pleased. He also had a rather unexpected soft spot for kittens, rescuing more than a few over the years. For a man who wasn’t known for his tenderness, he somehow always found room for another feline companion.

Frank was the father of three daughters: Laura, Alison, and Natalie. While he could navigate complex engineering challenges and work his way around the globe, the emotional intricacies of raising three girls were perhaps a different sort of challenge. He wasn’t one for grand declarations of affection, but he loved his daughters in his own unmistakable way.

Frank was preceded in death by his beloved Mumsie, Jean R. A. Curtis; his father, Frank H. W. Curtis; and his sister, Susan.

He is survived by his three daughters, Laura, Alison, and Natalie; his four grandchildren, Gracie and Lily (Laura), Eleanor (Alison), and Elliott (Natalie and Nicholas); and his spouse, Alice.

Here’s to Frank — a man who lived life on his own terms, never minced his words, and would probably tell us all to bugger off for making such a fuss over him. Raise a High Life in his honor. After all, only the Champagne of Beers would do.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Frank Curtis.