Horace Holden McCurry Jr.

Horace McCurry Obituary

HORACE HOLDEN MCCURRY, JR A memorial service for Horace Holden McCurry, Jr, 84, of Opelika, AL is 11: 00 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of Opelika. The family burial will be held at 10:00 am. at Garden Hill Cemetery. Reverend Randy Wood-ham and Reverend Tim Thompson are officiating. Visitation is Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Mr. McCurry was born March 20, 1926 in Opelika, AL. He passed away January 8, 2011 at Bethany House in Auburn, AL. Mr. McCurry had been a life long resident of Opelika, AL. He graduated from Cliff High School in 1944. From 1944-1946 he served in the U.S. Navy, including 18 months aboard USS Prince William CVE 31 in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of war. In 1949 he graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) with a degree in Business Administration. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He was employed from 1949-1989 at WestPoint Pepperell as manager of the cotton buying department. In 1980 he served as chairman of the Georgia Textile Manufacturing Association Fiber Division. He was a past member of the National Cotton Council. Mr. McCurry attended First United Methodist Church in Opelika his entire life. There he served as Chairman of the Commission on Education, Chairman of the Board of Stewards, General Education Superintendent, and as advisor with the MYF program. He was a past member of Opelika Kiwanis Club and the Auburn-Opelika Men's Camellia Club and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a member of Cress Lake Outing Club where he served as President for 25 years. Mr. McCurry enjoyed golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Horace McCurry Sr. of Opelika, AL and his wife of 57 years - Jane Frazer McCurry of Opelika, AL. He is survived by three children, Fran McCurry of Gulf Shores, AL, Marion Steindorff of Pike Road, AL and Holden McCurry of Asheville, NC. Five grandchildren: John Zeanah , Sam Zeanah , Will Stein-dorff , Frazer Steindorff and Janie Steindorff. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 702 Avenue A, Opelika, AL, 36801. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory is directing.

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Published by The Opelika-Auburn News on Jan. 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Horace McCurry

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Monty Bain

January 13, 2011

I was sorry to hear about Horace. I have fond memories or the " Good Old Days " when West Point and Avondale were both running well and textile powers ! Horace was always a pleasure to be around and I enjoyed getting to be with him at all the Fiber Buyers Conventions and the West Point " Golf Scrambles ". I lost touch with him over the last few years, but I will always have found memories of him and Jane.

January 13, 2011

Fran, Marion and Holden,

I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. His mother, Lucille Ellison McCurry, and my mother, May Belle Ellison Cooper, were sisters. There was a large age difference between Horace and me and I did not grow up in Opelika. I never knew him very well, but he was my cousin. I know how hard it is to lose your parents and my prayers are with you all. If you would like to get in touch, my address is 1314 Swallows Walk, Grayson, GA 30017. God bless!

Delores Cooper O'Neil

January 13, 2011

Fran, Marion and Holden: We are so sorry to hear about Horace. He has been in our thoughts since we heard about his passing which was only last night. It brought great regret that we have not visited with him at some point in the past few years since being away from Opelika. We always loved Horace & Jane - it was hard to say one name without the other. Please know that we are praying for you and thinking of you during this time. Love, Ray (Columbo) and Ella Carol Bain Thornton

Bill Ellison

January 12, 2011

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing...
my regret for not getting by to see him in recent days runs deeper than you might
think, since he was specifically asking
about me, and about my possible knowledge
of family history, geneology, etc. I had
intended to come visit him and talk about those things during Christmastime,
but didn't get around to it. Hopefully,
the rest of us can keep in touch.
Your cousin, Bill Ellison
#5 Treetop Ct., Columbus, Ga 31909

January 11, 2011

Fran, Marion, and Holden,
You are in my prayers.
Kathy Thomas Richards

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