Benny Ray Curl

Benny Ray Curl obituary, Ball, LA

Benny Ray Curl

Benny Curl Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory - Ball on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Benny Ray Curl, age 80, entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 2, 2025, in Alexandria at Rapides Regional Medical Center.
Visitation for Mr. Benny will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Gallagher Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. David Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Malone Cemetery in Ball, under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C.S. Curl and Ruby Sharbono Curl; siblings, Jimmy Curl, Milton Curl, Vernon Curl, Elvin Curl, Shelby Curl, Gary "Tiny" Curl, Rita C. Johnson, and Linda Curl; and a grandson, Ethan Curl.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Chris Edward Curl and Randy Lane Curl; step-children, J.W. Morace, Cheryl Hawthorne (Felix), and Richard Morace (Patricia); brother, Stanley Curl (Susie); sisters, Vivian Rush (N.D.) and Shirley Guillot; and grandson, Jansen Curl.
Mr. Benny Ray was a loving father, brother, and grandfather. He was a hard worker and drove a truck for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and spending time with the family. He will forever be missed by those that loved and knew him.
Pallbearers honored to serve are Johnny Curl, Jimmy Curl, Richard Morace, Jansen Curl, Hunter Curl, and Frederick Fielder. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Benny, please visit our floral store.

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