Funeral services for Curvin O’Neal Self, Sr. 85, of Ringgold, LA will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 N. 7^th St., West Monroe, LA.  Officiating will be Bro. Milton Vining with eulogies by Curvin Self, Jr., Keith Self and Kevin Self. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 451 Highway 151 N., Calhoun, LA. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Curvin was born June 27, 1939 in Fullerton, LA and passed away at his home in Ringgold, LA on January 22, 2025.  He found joy in reading his Bible and cherished the melodies of old gospel, bluegrass and country music.  His love for music extended beyond listening as he enjoyed playing his piano and singing, filling his home with songs that reflected his joyful spirit and deep roots.

He found peace and fulfillment later in life when surrendered his life to Christ and drew unto the Lord.  He delighted in feeding the fish in his pond and riding his four-wheeler around his property, enjoying these serene moments outdoors.  Curvin enjoyed his trucks and his tractors on his small farm where his grandkids and great grandkids always loved to go ride Papaw’s four-wheeler.

Curvin’s professional life was one of skill and dedication.  He was a hard-working man who took great pride in his work.  As a talented painter, he left his mark all over Georgia and Louisiana with his craftsmanship.  He was a proud American and his home reflected these beliefs as a Bible, a gun, and a guitar stood as symbols of his faith, patriotism and love for music.  He will also be remembered for his quick wit, sharp sense of humor and his contagious smile.  He was truly a testament to God’s grace, mercy and love.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jehu and Bertha Self; sisters, Beatrice Brister, Gertrude Powell, Gladys Deramus and Travis Powell; brothers, Curtis Self, Gethren Self, Chris Self, T. C. “Pete” Self, Jehu Self and John Edward Self.

Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Self; children, Katrina Wolff and husband Glenn, Curvin O. Self, Jr. and wife Bonnie, Janet Bujko and husband Michel, Keith Self, Kevin Self and wife Tonya; stepchildren, Pamela Smith and husband Joe and Robert E. Bryan and wife CeCelia; brother, Sanford Self; grandchildren, Brielle, Joshua, Abigail, Emma, Patrick, JonMichael, Justin, Corrinn, Garrett, Grant, JoJo and wife Keri, Jacob, Brook and husband Tyler, Erica Millet and husband Rhett, Joseph and wife Kimberly, Patrick and wife Ashley, Heather, Kyle, Anastasia and Kathleen; great grandchildren, Katie Bell, Olivia, Mavrick, Brayden, Jackson and Russell; along with  a number of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Michael Powell, Nick Powell, Bernard Powell, Rodney Powell, Anthony Self and John Self.

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