Curtis Wayne Tharpe, age 71, departed his earthly life on Thursday, February 18, 2016 after fighting a courageous battle with ALS.  He ran Curtis Tharpe Trucking (CWT) for 44 years and BMC Rock for 9 years. The businesses were a family affair as his three children worked with him. Curtis believed in hard work and being fair to everyone. He was the son of the late Kermit and Irene Tharpe of Drakes Branch. Curtis was preceded in death by a brother, Kermit David Tharpe, and a sister, Joyce Tharpe Nichols. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Margaret Guill Tharpe; a daughter, Beverly Tharpe Kunath (Kerwin); two sons, Mike (Sherry), and Chris (Elaine); eight grandchildren, Cody, Lauren, Lindsey, Cameron, Brandy, Casey, Collin, and Curstan; three brothers Wade “Lit”, James (Ann), and Harold (Margaret); and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 4:00 PM at Lebanon United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The ALS Society or Lebanon United Methodist Church Building Fund. The family received friends in the home. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is serving the family.