Date Of Birth: November 13, 1962
Date Of Death: February 9, 2005
42, dear husband of Lauri(LoPresto)devoted father of Lauren and Danielle Heflin, died suddenly February 9, 2005. Curtis was born November 13, 1962 in Cincinnati, OHHe was a graduate of Purdue University. He was the founder and president of Titan Homes, Inc., Indianapolis. Curtis was the past president of the Old Northside Neighborhood Association as well as the leader in urban brownfieldsresidential redevelopment at the gateway to the Old Northside. He also was the leader in the Old Northside’s College Corner housing initiative, which earned the 2002 Mayor’s Monumental Award and the 2003 NUSA National Neighborhood of the Year Award. Curtis joined National City Bank, formally known as Merchants National Bank, as a Management Trainee in 1985. From 1985 – 1989 he was Sales Assistant-Branch Administration, 1989-1992, Branch Division Manager-Branch Administration, 1992-1995 ExecutiveDirector-Community Development Association and from 1996-2000 Senior Vice-President and RegionalRetail Executive. During a relatively short fifteen-year period, Curtis experienced a very rapid rise to senior management of Nation City Bank of Indiana. After a very successful and accomplished banking career, Mr. Heflin pursued his entrepreneurial dream, creating his own real estate development firm. Titan Homes, Inc.Curtis also served on the personnel committee at Trinity Episcopal Church. In addition to his wife and daughters, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ike and Charlotte Heflin and his sister Yvonne Heflin.Memorial contributions may be made to National Bank of Indianapolis, in trust for Lauren and Danielle Heflin, 107 N. Pennsylvania, #100, Indianapolis, IN 46205, attn: Debbie Shuler
Kurt Kate Flock says
Dear Lauri, Lauren & Danielle,
God works in mysterious ways. It is hard to understand why he chose to ask Curtis to join him at such an early age. We will remember Curtis as a generous and caring man whose commitment to making a difference will be forever evidenced by his many good friends and by his many good works. We will choose to believe that God was short-handed on a very important project and needed a strong and capable pair of hands to help. We had the privilege of working with Curtis in many ways, and we will miss his laughter and always cheerful disposition. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can help out in any way.
Kurt & Kate Flock
Jeffery and Karen Byrdo says
Ike, our prayers and love are with you. We pray you’ll be strengthened with peace from the word of God.
God Bless You!
Jeffery&Karen Byrdo
(your HPC brother and sister in Christ)
Frank Marsella says
Dear Lauri.I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. You are a great lady. Frank Marsella
Scott Wareham says
Dear Lauri,
You have been in our thoughts ever since Wednesday. We are so sorry for your loss. We cannot begin to understand what you must be going though. Our condolences go out to you, your daughters and your extended family. If I can be of any assistance, especially at work, please do not hesitate to ask. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Scott and Sharon Wareham
Rob Smith says
Dear Lauri,
My sincere condolences to you and you family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Rob Smith
Burberry Place
ChrisLynn Golightly says
Curtis was a wonderful guy. Lynn and I were lucky to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Katy j Staley says
To the Heflin Family,
Curtis was a wonderful man. He was my boss while I worked at W 16th Street of National City. He believed in us and gave us a shot at making our branch a success. He was fair, honest and only a phone call away. He was the boss that I think of as being the best. He wanted us to enjoy our job and be successful. He was the very best. Thank you for allowing me to know him for a short while.
J Nathan Sherlock says
Mrs Heflin and Children,
As your neighbors in the ONS we extend our sincere condolences to your family. We were extremely saddened to learn of his unexpected and sudden passing. Curtis was a huge asset to our neighborhood and his energy and dedication will be sorely missed.
Nathan Sherlock and Larry Eakle
1241 Central Ave
Greg Bond says
Dear Mrs. Heflin and Family,
I am a rep from the Porter Paint Co., 952 N. Delaware St. We all knew Curtis well at the store and are shocked at his passing. I had many occasions to visit him on his homesites as well and couldn’t have been more impressed with his class and demeanor.
Such a terrible loss will be felt for many years to come. He was truly a gentleman and I’m sure he was a great father and husband.
My sincere condolences on behalf of myself and everyone here at Porter Paints.
Sincerely,
Greg Bond
Nancy Burton says
Lauri,
My heart is heavy for you and your girls. It is such a difficult time for you and your family. Please know that many people who worked with Curtis enjoyed that opportunity and know that he will be missed. I lost my own father suddently at a similar age as your girls and know how difficult this is for your children. Keep his memory alive for them as it provides the greatest sense of security to them. Sometimes it may be easier to not talk so you can manage your emotions and during those times encourage others to do it for you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Although I don’t know you personally, Curtis spoke of you often.
Nancy Burton
Bev Lunsford says
Dear Lauri & Girls…My heart goes out to you all. I had the pleasure of working with Curtis for a couple of years and each day he conveyed in some way how much you all meant to him. He was extremely proud of his family!
With Deepest Sympathy,
Bev Lunsford
Exec. Asst./President’s Office
Lori Johnson Cunningham says
Dear Lauri and girls,
My heart goes out to you as I know what it is to lose a husband and father so young. JR and I had many wonderful times with you and Curtis. I pray for your strength and for the Lord to give you peace as you grieve and raise your girls. God is faithful and He will take care of you. He is a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless.. Love, Lori & Taylor
Tom Pfister says
Dear Heflin family and friends,
Our heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
–Kevin Krulewitch and Tom Pfister of The Downtown Alternative.
Angel Hill says
Soror Heflin and Family-
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one. No words can describe or comfort you at this time, but please know what we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers. Lean on the Lord for strength always.
Michael Harrison says
Laurie, Lauren & Danielle
I have not worked with Curtis for some time but did very much enjoy the nine or ten years we spent together restructuring IBDC. We recently re-connected and planned to see how we could work together again.
Our loving God has reasons for all things in our lives, even something as difficult to bear as Curtis’ passing. As your pain eases you will come to better understand that Curtis still loves you as you love him. He will always be with those he loves and with those who love him. Curtis is still a good person and father. Of one thing I am absolutely sure, Curtis loves his family, still. He spoke of you lovingly and often. I too, will miss him dearly and think of him often.
Barbara McClain Safeeullah says
Charlotte,Ike and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your love one. Please know that my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you.
May God Bless and comfort you.
Barbara McClain Safeeullah
David Kinge says
Curtis will long be rememebered for his contributions to the neighborhood, city building and the Old Northside
Denny Neidigh says
Lauri, I do not have words to describe the pain you must feel. The loss you have suffered is indescribabe. For this, I am very, very sorry. Will see you when you feel like coming back to help us in rehab. Your friend, Denny
Jeff Hensley says
Lauri and Family:
I didn’t know Curtis well but met both of you through St. Richard’s and my brother, Lou. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I can only imagine what you are going through, but I know the Trinity Church family and staff can provide the support and love in the weeks and months to come. I’m sorry I’m unable to attend the visitation or service but please know that I am thinking of you. May God’s peace be with you.
Warmest Regards,
Jeff Hensley
PS Thank you also for helping Dad thru his rehab. He thinks alot of you.
Devin Lloyd Homes By Lloyd Designs says
My prayers go out to the entire Heflin family, and praise to Cutris for his guidance, wisdom, and knowledge, in assiting me to fulfill my entrepreneurial dream. With love!
Devin
Stan Henry says
Curtis and I grew up as neighbors and school mates. I am very sorry to hear of your loss, and would hope that you rely on your faith to comfort and sustain you through this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
Chris Ann Hilger says
Dear Lauri and girls,
We were so upset to read about Curtis in the paper. He was a good man. You are in our prayers. God Bless and keep you.