Curtis Edward Gidding

Curtis Edward Gidding passed from this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born in Danville, Illinois on October 17, 1945, and was adopted by Carl and Helen Gidding. He graduated from Danville High School in 1963 and from Rose Polytechnic Institute in 1967, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He built a career in agriculture, working in the animal feed and chemical industries in roles spanning sales, marketing, product management, and business development.

Curtis had many interests, including horses, model trains, amateur radio (KC9UL), and philately. Among these, stamp collecting was his true passion for more than 45 years. He delighted in exploring stamps from around the world, wrote numerous articles for stamp journals and publications, served as a stamp dealer for 25 years, and was most recently active in the Champaign-Urbana Stamp Club. He also attained the rank of Eagle Scout while active in Troop 19 in Danville, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Velma Anderson Gidding and Ann Frances Hunt Gidding; his granddaughter, Jessica Gidding; and his parents, Carl and Helen Gidding. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Horton Gidding; her daughter, Marci Tempel; her son, Darrin Horton (wife Sumer); and her grandchildren, Joseph and Grace Tempel and Sam Horton. He is also survived by his former wife, Susan Day, the mother of his sons, Jack (wife Janet) and Greg (wife Danielle). In addition, he is survived by his eight grandchildren, Joshua (wife Amanda), Zachary (fiancé Addy Saindon), Caleb (Lindsey White), Cole (fiancé Lizzie Sealey), Gabriel, Landon, Christian, and Kaylynn Gidding; and one great-grandchild, Jack David Gidding.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Faith United Methodist Church in Champaign, IL (https://www.champaignfaith.org/). A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am on January 17th at Faith Methodist.

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