THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, June 28, 1995 TAG: 9506270119
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 64 lines
Curtis Catron arrived in Virginia Beach in a '55 Chevy in 1962, just in time to begin a new life and for the infamous Ash Wednesday storm, which destroyed homes and businesses up and down the oceanfront. ``The old timers will remember that,'' Catron, now an insurance agent, said.
At the time he was assistant manager of the Roses five and dime store on 19th Street, right next to Stormont's seafood shop. (Something else old timers will remember.)
``I spent the night there during the storm,'' he said and laughed. ``I didn't know any better. The store was there and I was supposed to save the store.''
Full name: Curtis R. Catron.
Hometown: Somerset, Ky.
What brought you to the Beach? Roses five and dime and a '55 Chevy.
Birthdate: Aug. 17, 1942.
Occupation: Life insurance sales.
Nickname: Curt.
Marital status: Yes, Beverly.
Children: Two children, Kari and Mark, and three others, Amy, Jason and Kelly.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Just total relaxation all day doing nothing.
Last smart thing you did: Turned all my legal affairs over to Joe Liberatore, C. Kent Allison and Charles Payne (three law firms).
Last dumb thing you did: Did not seek proper legal advice concerning a personal matter.
Favorite meal: Anything Beverly cooks.
Favorite movies: ``Forrest Gump,'' ``Top Gun'' and any John Wayne movie.
Favorite song: ``Memories,'' ``Angel Eyes,'' songs of the '50s and '60s and any country.
Last book read: ``The Firm.''
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, golf, tennis and biking on the Boardwalk.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Probably increase my height to 6-foot 8-inches and play basketball.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Not a thing. I corrected that before we got married.
Secret vice: Mounds candy bars and any dessert.
Favorite restaurant: I have a lot. Il Giordiano, Five 01 City Grill, Le Chambord, Anchor Inn and Croakers.
Your favorite night on the town: Put on my loafers, no socks, and my Mickey Mouse shirt and go out to dinner with friends to one of my favorite restaurants.
Favorite TV shows: News and any good movie.
Last vacation: San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Pets: Holly, a cocker spaniel.
Worst job: Being involved in terminating several pastors at churches.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Top of Table and 25 Million Forum in life insurance sales.
What would you like as your epitaph? Great father, great grandfather and great great-grandfather. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by STEVE EARLEY
Curtis Catron
by CNB