Curtis Ray Eyachabbe is a full-blood Choctaw and a fluent Choctaw language speaker. He was born in Pushmataha County to Mary and Rufus Eyachabbe.
He and his two brothers and two sisters were raised speaking Choctaw in their home. Curtis has enjoyed Choctaw culture his entire life. He has been a member of the Indian Methodist churches in Pushmataha, McCurtain and Le Flore counties.
The food, songs and fellowship included speaking his native language, which continues as he prays and sings in Choctaw as a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Talihina, Oklahoma. He is also a trustee of the Southeast Region of Oklahoma, Indian Missionary Conference.
He retired from the warehouse company after 32 years. During this time, he was known to many by his nickname, Gabby. He was also a legendary fast-pitch softball pitcher.
Carson currently lives in Wister, Oklahoma, with his wife, Patsy. He enjoys time with their family, including Mark, Jason, Amy, Dawson and Hayden.