Robert Troy Curtis

Robert Troy Curtis, age 53, of Greenville, South Carolina, died Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born November 9, 1964, in Liberal, Kansas, the son of James Robert and Janice Kay (Crawley) Curtis.

Troy, a professional opera singer, grew up singing in Elkhart. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1982. Troy held a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Kansas. Troy married Wendy Weiler in January 0f 2003, in Marblehead, MA. He was currently a realtor for Keller Williams Realty, and was a member of Horizon Church in Greenville.

Survivors include his wife, Wendy of the home; mother, Janice Kay Curtis of Elkhart; brother, Michael Todd Curtis of Elkhart; sister, Kelli Tripoli and husband John of Greenville, SC; and niece, Sofia Kay; and nephew, William James of Greenville, SC. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Troy is preceded in death by his father, James Curtis.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart with Reverend Terrell Giddens officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Elkhart High School Music Department, for the purchase of choir robes, in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.