Name: Calling hours for James William Currens
Start: 2019-04-26T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-04-26T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home Inc.

Dr. James

William Currens

Dr. James William Currens, age 83, passed away to be with the Lord on April 7, 2019.

He was born to Ralph and Alberta Currens in Loudonville, Ohio on July 25, 1935. Jim graduated from Loudonville High School in 1953 excelling in a variety of sports. He went on to further his academic and athletic careers at Baldwin-Wallace College graduating in 1957. Dad earned many honors including the Baldwin-Wallace Outstanding Senior Athlete, Baldwin-Wallace Outstanding Football Player of the Year, and was named to the Methodist All American Football Team. Upon graduation, he married his college sweetheart, Persis Nagel, who became his soul mate for 63 wonderful years. They were blessed with a dear family of three children.

Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Heidi (Denny Farver). He is also survived by his sons, Lance (Lisa), Blake (Tania), along with 12 grandchildren and sis great-grandchildren whom he loved and cherished.

He furthered his professional education at The Ohio State University with a PhD in Teacher Education and Administration. As a gifted coach and educator, Dr. Currens influenced the lives of many students, athletes, and teachers throughout his tenure of 44 years. Among the many accolades dad received, he especially was honored by receiving the Baldwin-Wallace Athletic Hall of Fame Award, The Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching at Baldwin-Wallace, and The Baldwin-Wallace Outstanding Educator Award. In addition, he was inducted into the Ashland County Athletic Hall of Fame and the Loudonville Athletic Hall of Fame. He was well known for being an outstanding athlete, coach, teacher, and administrator.

Jim was an avid golfer, outdoorsman, and a servant of the Lord as a member of Freshwater Community Church for 49 years. His passion for life was driven by family activities including vacations, camping trips, and attending many events of their children and grandchildren. He strongly believed in being a positive influence in the lives of others throughout his professional career.

A celebration service will be held at Freshwater Community Church, (590 Hartman Rd, Wadsworth) on April 27th at 10 a.m. Calling hours will be at Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home (174 North Lyman St, Wadsworth) on April 26th from 3 - 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions be made to Freshwater Community Church Attn: The Dueck Family, missionaries in Senegal or to the Hospice of Medina County at Western Reserve.

Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Apr. 14 to Apr. 21, 2019.

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Anne Cole

August 8, 2019

I just read about the passing of this magnificent man today, and you have my sincere sympathy.

Dr. Currens was periodically in my life over several decades. I would not expect you to know me, as there are many of us from BW who could say that. He was my realistic, supportive, encouraging professor, and my motivating student teaching supervisor in 1971. Dr. C was also a mentor in those early years of teaching and a resource for my master's at BW in the 80's. I received the "Outstanding Educator Award" at BW in 2004, a few years after he received his, and I stated then that he was one of the main reasons why.

I always looked forward to seeing him at BW events and that ever-present grin was always accompanied by "Of course I remember you!" But then, I think he said that to us all.

There is no doubt in my mind that your memories are many and loving. As are mine.

Thank you.

Scarlett Huttner

June 2, 2019

Condolences..He was a very wise and good person.

Bj Harris

May 9, 2019

He was a fantastic teacher. I've never forgotten his humor nor his patience teaching drivers ed.

April 30, 2019

God ... You have a GOOD soul with you now! But You already know that! He did great work down here on earth! May he relax and rest peacefully while he's on his permanent VACATION with You! And his friends! He was well loved by his family n friends! He will be missed a lot!

Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home Inc.

April 25, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Emily Ake

April 24, 2019

We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We offer our deepest condolences to the family. From, The Ake Family.

April 22, 2019

Persis, Lance and Lisa, Blake and Tan1a and families.....we LOVED Jim. What a great sense of humor he had. When I (Carol) got my M.B.A. (International Management) at Baldwin- Wallace, I learned that Jim was a legend there. My marketing professor Dr. Dieter Wassen spoke highly of him. And in recent years, when BW representatives have visited me here in Portland,OR, Jim's name always came up. We are so sorry. He was a beloved man of God.