Curtis Dancy, 67, of Tracy, passed away at home in the care of his loving family.  Curtis was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved collecting, fishing, hunting, gold prospecting, and writing poems about the railroad. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to his family and friends.

Curtis was born in Cirtsville, WV; a resident of Tracy, CA, for 51 years, served in the U.S. Air Force, 20 years as a brakeman/conductor for Southern Pacific Railroad, and a member of the San Joaquin River Club.

Curtis is survived by his wife Kay of 47 years; daughter Kristine & Christian Pierce of Modesto; son Scott & Carol Dancy of Manteca; son David and Jennifer Dancy of Modesto; grandchildren Cody, Ashley, Ryan, Amy, Brent, Robert, Laura; great-grandchildren Kayla, Emily, Robert, Erin, Gabe; sister Rejeania Flannery of Ohio; brother Frank Dancy of Manteca.  He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Kenova Dancy.

A chapel service will be held Thursday, April 29th, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Park View Funeral Home in Manteca, CA, reception to follow at the San Joaquin River Clubhouse kitchen in Tracy.