Curtis Walter Speights, age 83, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 9, 1930 to the late Walter Speights and the late Helen McLamb Speights. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea and worked as a fireman for thirty-three years for the City of Lumberton. Mr. Speights is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Carter Speights of the home; sons, Wally Speights of King, Johnny Speights of Orrum, and Bobby Speights of Lumberton; daughters, Lynn Mayes and Norma Hill both of Lumberton; brothers, Ertle Speights and Ervin Speights both of Lumberton; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tim Williford officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, November 25, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street in Lumberton.