Mr. Donsades Japric' Curtis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Family and Friends gather to celebrate the life of Donsades Japric' Curtis, affectionately known as "Pree". He was born on August 18, 1985 to Mr. Donnie Ray Gary and Ms. Flossie N. Curtis, in Jackson, Mississippi. Pree accepted the invitation of immortality on June 22, 2020. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Cathedral AME Zion Church under the leader ship of the late Pastor John C. Evans, Jr. He worked faithfully during his early years in the youth department serving in the youth choir. He participated in the youth ministry of the church and en joyed singing and giving honor to the Lord. He also served the church and assisted the production that prepared recorded services for the tape ministry and he enjoyed every minute of it. He attended Jim Hill High School and graduated with honors, in the class of 2004. While attending Jim Hill, Pree was a member of the Junior ROTC Program, where he ranked Master Sergeant. In high school, he participated in the athletics department in cross country track, played basketball, and soccer. At the age of twelve (12), Pree realized he had a gift to cut hair. After graduating from Jim Hill, he attended Academy Hair Design to pursue his gift and career. It was there, that he realized his talent and worked on his craft and became a well-known barber, known as "Mr. Exclusive," in the city of Jackson. He was a successful entrepreneur and took his craft seriously. He put his God given talents to work, which was evident in the recent opening of his new establishment that he named: YOUNG, FLY and COCKY. Pree was a very charismatic man who was very energetic, creative, a known motivator, and mover -and-shaker. He was an authentic and genuinely loving person who had a loving smile. It has been said by many that he was ahead of his time. His motto was: "Chances make Champions." He was a loving father, son and cousin, who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ms. Doretha Ray Curtis. Donsades leaves to cherish his memory, seven children whom he loved dearly: Children: Japria Curtis, Samayah Curtis, Jonas Pugh, Jeremiah Pugh, Nylah Jeffries, Braydon Brown and Marielle Pugh; his parents, Mr. Donnie Ray Gary and Ms. Flossie N.'Curtis, in Jackson, Mississippi; one sister, Courtney Curtis (Donald) Jackson, Mississippi; two aunts: Armelia Braddy (Maurice) Atlanta, Georgia and Denice Ray, Jackson, Mississippi; one uncle, Larry Curtis (Carmella) Byram, Mississippi; step-sisters, Tamara Jones, Cherry Duckworth, and Latoya Thomas; Step-brothers, Donnie Gary, Cruz Gary, and Arhmod Makel Gary; a host of cousins, friends and colleagues who will forever cherish his infectious smile and the legacy he leaves behind. MIC

Mr. Donsades Japric' Curtis

August 18, 1985 - June 22, 2020