Obituary – Curtis Flowers

Curtis Flowers — A Life Stolen, A Man Who Endured

Curtis Flowers, who spent nearly 23 years on Mississippi’s Death Row for crimes he did not commit, has died.
Curtis was tried six times for the same murders, convicted four times and sentenced to death each time. His convictions were ultimately overturned, and in 2020, after decades of imprisonment, he was released and exonerated.

The District Attorney, Doug Evans, had the bit firmly between his teeth when it came to Curtis. It was a case that he chased like no other.
Curtis was innocent. The machinations of justice failed him repeatedly.

His life cannot be measured only by the years taken from him, he endured unimaginable injustice with remarkable courage and dignity.
Curtis should have lived those years in freedom. He should have been with his family and lived an ordinary life beyond prison walls.
Instead, the State took decades from an innocent man.
His story stands as a profound reminder of the human cost of wrongful conviction and the irreversible danger of the death penalty.
May Curtis Flowers finally rest in peace — free at last from the injustice that stole so much of his life.
We remember him. We honour him. And we must never forget what happened to him. Fly high Curtis, you will not be forgotten.

Messages from MS Death Row from the people that lived with Curtis.

“Curtis Flowers was a good man, he helped me when I got here by giving me some things to make it easier to deal with the situation.”
Alberto Garcia

“Curtis was indeed a good man, a really good singer and a funny guy. He will be missed.”
Steve Knox

“Sorry to hear of the loss, he was always good with me.”
Hutto

“It was good to spend time with Curtis as a fellow prisoner on Death Row, we will miss his support and treasure our memories of him.”
David Dickerson

“Curtis was always singing, no matter what was going on he always found joy in the little things. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.”
Timothy Ronk

“Giovanni, he was a singer, humourist, and always wore that signature smile for sure. RIP.”
Ricky Chase

“Curtis Giovanni Flowers, the time we shared I will forever cherish my dear brother and friend, I will see you again.”
Devin Bennett

“Homes, I was hoping to catch up with you in the world but know I will see you again one day.”
Terry Pitchford

“You are still an inspiration to us, you battled a formidable foe and you won! You are truly free my brother and we will miss you.”
Joesph Patri Brown

“Mr Curtis, brother from Day 1, you and me was cool. I’m sorry to hear that thangs halted on this side of glory, however, I know your life has just begun. I’ll see you on the other side brother, keep a fishing hole open for me. Much love and respect.”
Blayde Grayson

“It was an honour to have known you Unc, love you sincerely.”
Abdur Ambrose Snr.

“Mr Curtis, friend is so sad to hear that you’re no longer here to bring cheers and smiles. Miss you greatly, Ole.”
Roger Thorson

“I remember Curtis as a guy who always kept a smile on his face and would help anyone if he was able to. He’ll be missed.”
Eric Moffett

“Rest in peace my brother and my friend.”
Stephen Powers

And a lovely few words from fellow activist Mitzi Lubiani Magleby.

“I was horrified at the way his trials were conducted. I think Mr Flowers deserves a happy life. I hope and pray his seven years of freedom were filled with love and happiness.”