Peter Harwood Curry Jr.
1979 - 2016
Peter Harwood Curry Jr.
1979 - 2016
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Nashville, TN
Peter Harwood Curry, Jr. 37, departed peacefully in the company of his family and friends on October 7, 2016. He was born June 3rd, 1979 in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy in 1998. A graduate of Davidson College, he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and majored in his life's passion-philosophy. Following his graduation from Davidson College, he taught English in Qingdao, China and then returned home to Nashville to begin a small business career.
A unique individual in every sense of the word, he had an endless wealth of humor, intellectual curiosity, imagination, and generosity. He embraced all the opportunities that life afforded to him. He fought cancer for seven years with all his heart and spirit, giving his family and friends more time than anyone thought possible. Through it all, he never lost his sense of optimism or his wit. His concern at all times was the well-being and comfort of others, especially those he loved the most.
He is survived by his husband of five years Zachary Adams Mayo (Zac); parents, Patsy and Peter Curry; sister, Page and brother-in-law Kipp Kranbuhl; parents-in-law, Lisa and Mark Mayo; sisters-in-law, Carmen Smith (Drew) and Rachel Ellen (Hunter); and many nieces, nephews and godchildren. The family would like to thank Dr. Emily Chan and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to support the Peter Harwood Curry Jr. Colon Cancer Research Fund at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Checks can be made out to the University of Illinois Foundation, add "Curry" in memo line, and send to: University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1747 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 302, Chicago IL, 60608. Attn. Stephanie Carani.
Visitation with the family will be held 4:00-6:00 PM Friday October 14, 2016 at St. George's Episcopal Church, 4715 Harding Pike Nashville, Tennessee, 37205. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. George's Episcopal Church.
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Robert Ammarell
October 17, 2016
Patsy,Peter, and Page,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of building forts, playing GI JOE and riding bikes through the subdivision growing up with Harwood.
Robert Ammarell
Mary Wallace
October 16, 2016
Love to you all. So sorry I wasn't there with you yesterday but know your peace has been on my heart!
October 13, 2016
Patsy , Peter and Page,
We send our heartfelt prayers and condolences to you upon the death of Harwood. I can't tell you how saddened we are. Too young to be gone, for sure. I know of his wonderful accomplishments and all that he has meant to so many. May God be with you during this time and in the days to follow.
Our love,
Emily and Lee Noel
BARRY GRIMSTAD
October 13, 2016
I remember Harwood (Peter) from MBA. I am happy to see that the kind, generous, curious, and independent teenager that I knew became an outstanding Gentleman, Scholar, and Role Model. Harwood welcomed my transfer to TN with open arms, trips to Monteagle, southern rock, and the infamous 'Curry Pizza Pie'.
I will miss Harwood. I see how many will miss him and who will always appreciate their memories of him.
My heart goes out to all of Harwood's loved ones during this difficult time.
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October 13, 2016
Dearest Patsy, I am in Birmingham and just heard of your tragic loss of Harwood. I am so very sorry.Please give my Love to Peter with much Love and Sympathy Muff
Steve Rundberg
October 12, 2016
I am very sorry to hear of Harwood's passing. I did not know that he was sick. I fondly remember having him in the MBA Jazz Band in it's early days. We certainly had some great times.
Beverley Bonovich
October 12, 2016
Dear Patsy, Peter, Page, Zachary, and Kipp,We are so sorry to learn of Peter Jr.'s passing. Wishing you comfort and peace.Blessings, Beverley and Stephen Bonovich and family
June 3, 2011
Jason Williams
October 12, 2016
Jovial, sincere and hilarious, Peter was a warm and wonderful friend I won't forget. I don't ever remember him being anything other than his buoyant, good-humored self. He was always eager for a stimulating chat - Peter knew a lot about a lot. His sense of humor was uniquely his, and it radiated his sunny disposition. I will miss him.
Randy Russell
October 12, 2016
Peter was a good friend and example of how to be. If you feel bad you still smile and you still go. He got bad and better and bad again but he was consistently a joyful, and positive person. Respect.
October 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Ortega, Davidson class of 2002
Catherine Stuart Vrettos
October 11, 2016
Dear Zac, Mr. and Mrs. Curry, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Harwood's passing. He was always so kind and thoughtful! I have the fondest memories of our being classmates together at Harding Academy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tyler Tapia
October 11, 2016
We are heartbroken over the loss of Peter. He was a good friend, and so full of life in the face of a terrible disease.
Peter introduced me to the wonderful city of New Orleans, and I'll never forget our adventures eating and drinking our way through the city. We didn't know each other at Davidson, but after meeting through friends in Nashville, what a pleasant surprise it was to find out we were both Wildcats. I'll always admire Peter's resiliency, his humor, and his infectious spirit. We will miss him fiercely.
Don Gallardo
October 11, 2016
There was never a moment that I saw Peter and I wasn't smiling. We lost a truely beautiful human, one in which we need more of in this world. Much love to Zac & Family
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