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Robin
March 06, 2025


Sep 3, 1957 – Feb 4, 2024 (Age 66)
Earl "The Twirl" Cureton was an NBA player and college standout who excelled at the University of Detroit Mercy and played pro ball with the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and others.
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Sending prayers and comfort to his family.
Robin
March 06, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences and prayers to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Please take comfort in knowing that he touched the lives of many.
H Lewis
February 07, 2025
My best memory of Earl was when he, Terry Duerod,Turono Anderson, used to hang out in'78 outside the Cody Apts on Fullerton Ave. Backgammon & Acey Duecy was a welcomed end to workouts!!
Herbert Mays
July 24, 2024 | Friend
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of Mr. Earl "The Twirl" Cureton fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Earl "The Twirl" Cureton was an NBA player and college standout who excelled at the University of Detroit Mercy and played pro ball with the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Piston. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Earl "The Twirl" Cureton. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving...
Tony
March 29, 2024
Sending condolences to the Cureton family. Rest in heaven, Earl.
TJ
February 10, 2024
Detroit was blessed by Earl´s loyalty and commitment. He gave from his heart as he connected with people, especially youth. May his light continue to shine and his legacy live on! Thank you, Earl for ALL that you gave. You´ve inspired many. Our friendship endured over 40 plus years. Rest easy until we meet again.
Windsor Ontario
February 10, 2024 | Friend
We came together through basketball but we found out we both Virgos and September babies only 13 days apart we were brothers from then on...one of the best for sure...going to miss you
Toney (BigPoppa) Moore
February 10, 2024 | Friend

My Sincere Condolences to The Family and Friends of our very own Detroit Legend and my Bewick Friend for Eternity RIH Earl
Regina
February 10, 2024 | Friend
I enjoyed driving you down to Philly to pin mountain in that 73 Cutllis to start your career with the 76ers.The memories will stay on forever. Rest will my Friend
James Morris aka Cappy
February 10, 2024 | Detroit, MI | Friend