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J. Current Obituary
J. Robert "Bob" Current, 76, of Wilmington, passed away 4:14 a.m, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 at his home.
His wife of 57 years, Maxine "Mickey" Starkey Current, survives.
Mr. Current was born July 28, 1937 in Clinton County, a son of the late Raymon and Ina Crute Current. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School.
Mr. Current owned and operated Current Trucking for more than 50 years. He was a Green Township trustee for 36 years. He served on the Emergency Management Board for five years and the Clinton-Highland Joint Fire Board for 12 years. He was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 797.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Current is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Knauff of Wilmington, and Kay (Edward) Gross of Leesburg; four grandchildren, Daniel Knauff of Centerville, Lyndsey (Chris) Campbell of Washington Court House, Justin Gross of Leesburg, and Jackie Gross of Las Vegas, Nev.; and two great-grandchildren, Chloe Campbell of Washington Court House, and Connor Campbell of Washington Court House.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South St., Wilmington, with Sidney Clay officiating. Burial will be in New Antioch Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Green Township Trustees, P.O. Box 309, New Vienna, OH 45159.
For more information or to sign the registry of condolences, please visit www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com.
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Ronna (Haas) Armstrong
February 14, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go thru this difficult time. May the good Lord wrap his arms around all of you as he did Bob when he entered the gates of heaven. Much love to you all.
February 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss, he was a very well liked man. Prayers to your family.
Vickie Deeds
February 13, 2014
Sorry for your loss. David and Pam Thornburg
February 13, 2014
Sorry Kim for your family's loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry & Pat Walker.
February 12, 2014
Mickey, Kim, Kay:,
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..May you find peace in knowing he is at peace.
Pat and Pam Payne
February 12, 2014
MICKEY, SO SORRY. WE HAD FUN OVER THE YEARS TOGETHER. I WILL NEVER FORGET OUR CLOSE RELATIONSHIP AND FUN WITH THE FAMILIES.BOB WAS A GOOD MAN FOR SURE. KEEP IN TOUCH IF YOU LIKE. LOVE, MARCIENE AND MY FAMILY......
February 12, 2014
Im so sorry for your loss....
Janet Mcfarland
February 12, 2014
Thinking of you Mickie, so sorry.
February 12, 2014
Mickey, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love always, Sid & Judi
Judy Croghan
February 12, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Sending my love, prayers and support! You are a beautiful family and I think the world of all of you. Holding you up in prayer!!!
David Deck
February 12, 2014
Sorry for your lost, Bob will be missed.
David Deck
Marsha and Ed Wagstaff
February 12, 2014
So sorry to hear this, Mickey. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
February 12, 2014
We're so sorry to hear about Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his loved ones.
John & Marty Witham
Loretta McWhorter
February 12, 2014
Thinking of you, Mickey.
Walter and Patty Lambcke
February 11, 2014
Sorry for your loss Mickey. Bob was a great guy.
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