Joseph Edward "J.E." Current

CURRENT HAMPTONVILLE - Mr. Joseph Edward "J.E." Current, 84, of Buck Shoals Road, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1924 in Yadkin County to the late John Elmer and Selena Bovender Current. Mr. Current was retired from Spector Red Ball Trucking Company and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was an active and faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where he was active in various capacities including Choir Director, and enjoyed singing with the Yadkin County Senior Chorus. He loved the outdoors and nature, especially the time spent talking to and feeding his many birds year round. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his five sisters and two brothers. Surviving are his beloved wife, Louise White Current of the home; a son, Michael Edward (Ann) Current, High Point; a daughter, Susan Current (Jim) Harris, Kannapolis, NC; grandchildren, Amy Current (Dave) Nissen, Sara Current (David) Hixon, Rebecca Current (Joey) Hammond, Allison Harris (Jason) Nelms, and Matthew James Harris; great-grandchildren, Caleb Michael Hammond, Joshua Matthew Hammond, Ethan Current Hixon, Landon Joseph Hixon, Luke Edward Nissen, and Max Ellis Nissen; sister, Jean Pardue of High Point; brothers, Jack Current, Hamptonville, Dr. William R. Current of West Jefferson, NC; and a special brother-in-law, Dr. R.R. Rogers of Greensboro, NC. His Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jack Bridges and the Rev. Jesse Clubb. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Military Rites by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Dot Pate, 5901 Johnson Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com.