Curtis Ray Hollowell, 58, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Curtis's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 22nd at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, August 21st at Munden Funeral Home. 

Curtis was born on January 2, 1968, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Curtis worked as an electronics technician with Civil Service, a career in which he was known for his dedication and technical expertise. Those who knew him well would describe him as hardheaded and stubborn, but beneath that determined personality was an incredibly kind and generous heart. Curtis never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and found genuine fulfillment in being there for others.

Curtis and his beloved wife, Kristina, shared a love of traveling and enjoyed taking trips along the East Coast. They cherished the time spent exploring new places together and making memories along the way.

Curtis will be remembered for his strong-willed personality, generous spirit, and the kindness he showed to those fortunate enough to know him. Above all, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends, who will forever cherish the memories they made with him.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kristina Hollowell; mother, Clara Potter of Goldsboro, NC; brother, Randy "Pete" Hollowell (Susan) of Goldsboro; mothers-in-law, Ruby Fisher of Havelock and Kim Poythress (Keith) of Havelock; father-in-law, Bill Gill (Lou) of Texas; sisters-in-law, April Gill of Havelock, Danielle Poythress (Michael) of Havelock, and Tracey Doss (Hunter) of Havelock; nephew who was like a son to Curtis, Devin Carawan; nephew and nieces, Holden Doss, Adalynn Doss and Makayla Poythress, and a special one on the way.

Curtis was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Ray Hollowell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Curtis' memory to Shriners Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.