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John Curry Obituary
Mr. Curry died Thursday, May 26, 2011. Born in Madison, West Virginia, on January 22, 1927, he was a son of the late Edward Ship and Reber Stone Curry. After serving his country in the US Army, John spent many years in sales, and worked as a mortgage broker with Home Buyers Mortgage. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington, the S.O.S. Life Group Sunday School Class, the Masonic Lodge #152, and was a Shriner.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Curry; daughters, Deborah (Rick) Stalvey and Cathi (Wallace) Fallaw, both of Gaston; step-son, Cliffton D. (Cindy) Krell of Lexington, SC; step-daughter, Angela "Angie" Babbette Krell of Columbia; grandchildren, Kyle, Tyler, Nicholas, Jacob, Shane, Adam, Levi, Tammy, Heather, Harvey and Terrell; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Norris E. Curry of Dayton, OH; brothers-in-law, William Fenimore and Buddy (Beth) Franklin; and sisters-in-law, Dottie Anderson and June Ann Dorne. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Fenimore Curry; and brother, Darrell E. Curry. ShivesFuneralHome.com 803.754.6290
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for John Curry
Rex & Cathy Blackwell
June 3, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about John's passing. He always had a smile for everyone he met. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Misty Stathos State Farm
May 31, 2011
We were saddened to hear about John's passing. I always enjoyed when he came to my office and shared the stories from his interesting life. We were blessed to have known him. He will be missed.
Cynthia Hill
May 31, 2011
Big John was a man with a gentle heart, A very sweet man. I liked very much working with him. My God bless his family in knowing he is in a better place with his Savior.
May 30, 2011
So many memories and great times. We will miss you so much..One of my best friends is gone. God bless you and your loved ones.
Moose Kahle
Callie Jones
May 29, 2011
"Big John" was a great man, and will be sadly missed by all, he was good to our family, we have never seen him when he didn't have a smile on his face and warmth in his heart. His work here is done, now it is time for him to rest, so Rest In Peace Big John... Callie & Jan Jones and family
Callie Jones
May 29, 2011
Big John was a great person, and will be missed by all, he was very good to our family. His work here is done now it is time for him to rest, we have been blessed to have him in our lives and we will miss him.. RIP Big John..
Tom Townsend
May 29, 2011
So sorry for your loss.
Beth Williams
May 28, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about your granddaddy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you!
Beth, Joe and Robert Williams
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