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Randy Curd Obituary
Randy Lee Curd of Dudley, Missouri, was born on October 19, 1957, to the late Bonnie and Laura (Kerr) Curd in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and passed away on March 12, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 68.
On March 22, 2008, Randy and Ruth Ann Morgan were united in marriage in Puxico, Missouri and she survives of the home.
Randy was a resident of Southeast Missouri for the entirety of his life, and attended Brown General Baptist Church In Puxico, Missouri. Randy enjoyed drag racing, trains, barbecuing, spending time with his friends and family and was always joking with others.
Surviving family include his wife, Ruth Ann Curd, of Dudley, Missouri, 2 brothers, Curt and Bill Ellis, 2 sisters, Theresa (Kenneth) Isaac, of Puxico, Missouri, and Kathy Ellis, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents and a cousin, Gary.
The visitation will be on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri, beginning at 5 P.M.
The funeral will be the following day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri, beginning at 1 P.M.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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