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David Curry Obituary
June 17, 1944 - November 7, 2020
David E. Curry, Sr., 76, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Born in Urbana, Ill., June 17, 1944, he was the son of the late Russell Eugene Curry and Neva Grace Allen Smith. David was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Special Forces during the Vietnam War. He also retired from Grace Hospital, and was well loved by family and friends.
David is survived by his daughters, Susanne Saunders (Mickey) of Morganton and Angelika Dulaney of Morganton; son, David Curry Jr. of Valdese; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, M.L. Curry; and sister, Connie Lee Hatter.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Magdalena Freitag Curry.
Services will be held at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
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Marissa Dulaney
May 29, 2024
I miss you and everything you stood for everyday. I wish I could see you again, that you and mama were here now watching me run around In a diaper with pig tails. I love you both so much.
Bill sullivan
December 29, 2020
Your already missed Rest In Peace old friend you were the best.
Bruce McCrary
November 10, 2020
Pop's may you rest in peace. Thank you for your Service !!!
Glenda s Truax
November 10, 2020
Well done thou good and faithful servant. You served and honored our great country, you loved and protected your family and friends, and you gave us all a reason to laugh and taught us how to love and live! YOU LEAVE BG SHOES TO FILL and a hole in our hearts!
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