Mr. Curtis Laster

Mr. Curtis Laster, 59, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 9:50 am at his residence. Curtis was born on February 12, 1966 in Gautier, MS to Dorothy (Laster) Pittman and Elliott Jackson. Curtis married Leisa (Hamilton) Laster and to their union three children were raised. He later married Shenell Clopton Scruggs on August 11, 2018. Curtis was a 1984 graduate of Pascagoula, High School where he excelled academically. He matriculated to Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1989. After graduation, Curtis worked for Mississippi Department of Transportation. He later moved to Peoria, IL working with Foth/Dailey Engineering. He currently worked at Terra Engineering as a Senior Project Civil Engineer. Curtis was a New Orleans Saints Football Fan and loved to watch Sci-Fi movies including Star Trek. Curtis enjoyed staying up on current events and news from around the world. He grew to love traveling and took his dream trip to Ghana in 2023. Curtis leaves to cherish his most precious memory his loving and devoted wife, Shenell Laster of Peoria, IL; two sons, Curtis James Laster and Khalid Laster both of Garland, TX, one daughter, Hope Laster of Peoria, IL; two step-children, Dakwan Scruggs and Shayla Scruggs both of Peoria, IL; siblings, David (Leticia James) Pittman and Mark Pittman both of Gautier, MS; Felicia (John) Young of Jacksonville, FL; Jack Jackson of Baton Rouge, LA, Karl Booker of Atlanta, GA and Kendrick Jackson of Pascagoula, MS; one granddaughter, Leia Jackson of Peoria, IL; his aunt, Cynthia (John) Richards of Collins, MS and uncles, Cyril (Jacquelyn) Laster of New Orleans, LA and Lawrence Laster of Sacramento, CA; a special cousin, Valerie McGee; and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by both parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at St. Paul Peoria Church, 114 W. Forest Hill, Peoria, IL, with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 10 am. Rev. Dr. Deveraux Hubbard, Senior Pastor, will officiate. Curtis will be laid to rest at Franklin Cemetery at 1021 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier, MS. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements locally. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. Unity Funeral Home, 4900 Main Street. Moss Point, MS is handling funeral services in Mississippi.

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Mr. Curtis Laster

February 12, 1966 - February 28, 2025