Curtis Cromwell Curry Sr.

CURRY Curtis Cromwell Curry, Sr., known as “Pa” by his family, 78, passed away March 22, 2009. He was born on Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. On Green Turtle he served in many civil roles such as raising the flags around town, President of the Burial Society, serving as treasurer of the Memorial Sculpture Gardens, and head of the volunteer fire department. He was also a long time resident of Jacksonville and worked for Glidden Paints, was transferred to Miami, Florida, and later retired back to Green Turtle Cay. Curtis spent the remainder of his life dedicated to his family and helping anyone on the Cay who needed it. He was preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Lowe; and his wife, Virginia Curry. Survivors include his son Curtis C. Curry, Jr., and his wife Bobbie Jean; daughter, Kathy Metlika; grandchildren include Jennifer Stewart, Lesley Ann Curry, Lindsey Jean Curry, Curtis C. Curry, III, Mark Amerika, Jodi Herb, Brian Metlika, and Andrea Lewis; and great-grandchildren, Shanay, Jeremy, Sammy, Sarah, Jack, Dakota, Braxton, and Connor. A memorial service will be held at Arlington Baptist Church on Friday March 27, 2009 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Donna Foundation for Breast Cancer. Arrangements are by Hardage- Giddens Funeral Home, 850 N. St. John's Bluff, Jacksonville, FL 32225. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com