Curtis Lee Wagner, III, 63, passed away on January 28, 2015 in Washington DC. He was the beloved son of Chief Judge Curtis L. Wagner, Jr. and the late Jeanne E. Wagner. Born on November 18, 1951 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Curtis was baptized by his Grandfather, Rev. Curtis L. Wagner. He was raised a Methodist and remained one throughout his life. He always looked forward to attending Christmas Eve services with his father at Washington Street United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Curtis attended school in Fairfax County, Virginia and upon graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School he went on to pursue a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia. Curtis, who was an ardent reader and scholar, then went on to earn a Master’s Degree and PHD in Economics from American University. Curtis was also an expert in eastern secular religions, having studied it in conjunction with his economic degrees, and collector of eastern artifacts. While obtaining his degrees, Curtis taught freshman economics at American University and worked at several economic firms in Washington DC. Additionally, he authored several articles on economic matters. In 2003, Curtis retired from his position as a staff economist at the Federal Trade Commission where he participated in many cases involving mergers, leveraged buyouts, unfair competition, and consumer matters. Curtis was a music lover who enjoyed playing the clarinet and attending rock concerts in Washington DC. He was considered a lover of the arts by those close to him as he was a regular patron at the Kennedy Center and the Studio Playhouse and a frequent movie goer, attending several shows each week. Curtis also enjoyed dining at the many restaurants in Washington DC. Curtis enjoyed spending time with his family during holidays and celebrations and is credited with patiently teaching his nieces and nephew how to play chess.Curtis is survived by his father, Chief Judge Curtis L. Wagner, Jr., his brother, Rex A. Wagner and his wife, Susan Y. Wagner, his nieces, Rikki J. Wagner and Kimberly A. John and her husband Philip J. John, his nephew, Kyle R. Wagner, and his great-grandnephew, Greyson J. John. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, February 3rd from 6pm-9pm at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home in Alexandria, Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 4th at 11am at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home with an Interment to follow at Ivy Hill Cemetery.