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Nathan Evan Curry died in his home in Deer Park, Monday, October 16, 2017 at age 93. He was born July 20, 1924 in Lexington, Missouri to Guy and Edna (Eaves) Curry. He was the last survivor of 11 children.
Besides his parents and his siblings, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline.
Nathan was a highly decorated US Navy fighter pilot. During the Korean War he was shot down twice flying a F4U-4 Corsair fighter. For that conflict, he was awarded a Purple Heart. Both times he was miraculously rescued from the North Korea Sea amid heavy enemy fire. He was also awarded the Distinguished flying cross as a pilot of a fighter plane participated in 35 strike missions over enemy territory and numerous other medals. During WWII, Nathan flew a TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo bomber.
The Curry family had 6 sons in WWII. One brother, William, went down on the Arizona at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Another brother, Robert, was captured on Wake Island and spent almost 4 years in captivity - tortured and starved and forced to work in Japanese coal mines until liberated at the end of the war. Yet another brother, Charles, crash landed in Italy and suffered severe head injuries which later caused his death.
Nathan was surrounded by family and friends, who have been caring for him along with Hospice and Home health care team during extended severe kidney malfunction. Nathan is also survived by grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins reunited in the Eaves-Family-National-Association of which Pauline and Nathan have enjoyed in their later years.
A Memorial Service will be held at Broadway Baptist Church at 7300 Lawndale, Houston, TX 77012 on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 10:30AM.
Interment will be at Houston Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be sent to the Eaves Scholarship Fund, 5303 Marshfield Ct. Arlington, TX 76016
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Nancy Curry
November 9, 2017
I will miss you both, but happy to know you're together again.
November 5, 2017
Nathan E.Curry will be laid to rest November 17,2017 @10:30 AM at: Houston NationalCemetery
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/houston.asp
October 27, 2017
RIP Nathan
My momma bought him this and he had memories of wearing in his younger years.He was tickled and we had so much fun with him. He will be dearly missed
Landa
October 27, 2017
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Landa
October 27, 2017
Otis Eaves
October 27, 2017
We met Nathan and Pauline at the Eaves Family National Association reunion several years ago. He was a great storyteller and had a wonderful sense of humor. So sorry to hear of his passing; our condolences to the family.
Otis & Jan Eaves
Pat
October 26, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort by pouring out your deepest emotions to God in prayer.
October 25, 2017
Nathan's middle name is Evans. Until we meet again
Brian
October 24, 2017
Surely miss Nate's phone calls and letters & his unique sense of humor.
Always wanted me to move from Minnesota to Texas.... He watched the winter weather- and would call on the coldest MN days. Of course, I recently reminded him that we had no floods here. So strange to think that those Sunday calls will no longer come.
You will be long remembered, Nate and Pauline.... until we meet again.
Cousin, Lois
October 23, 2017
High. With great grief for the family and all the friends that Mr Curry had or knew I send my condolences. When I saw the obit and recognized the last name but not the first, I inquired of my fellow employees if they knew Nate Curry? I was the manager of what was Olin Fertilizer plant in Pasadena and we had a long time employee with the last name Curry, the problem we all had was that he was only known as Bull Curry and I am seeking that answer. Was this our Curry that was employed at the plant? If it was and we had know, several of us would have attended the funeral to show our respects. I pray you will accept this intrusion during your time of grief, but It would be comforting to know and if this was our Mr Curry, then we would inform the others of his passing.
Just a yes or no would suffice
[email protected]
October 20, 2017
We can't begin to understand exactly how you feel but God does and will soon swallow up death forever.
Walter K. Jr.
October 20, 2017
Good Lord Mr. Curry, may you finally rest in peace. So similar to my father, P-47.
Condolences.
Wally
USN RETIRED
CW
October 20, 2017
May God be your strength in this time of sorrow. Matt. 5:4
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