Joe Earl Curry was born April 7, 1952 to Joseph and Dorlean Curry in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the oldest if six siblings. He went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 22, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
Joe accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pilgrim Baptist Church.
He was a graduate of Southside High School in 1970. He attended Bowling Green University, Indiana University, Central State University and Findley College in Ohio. He was an Academic All-American and a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
🇺🇸 He joined the United States Army, Honorable discharge, HHC, 1 Battalion, 503d Infantry, 101st Airborne Division , Ft Campbell, Ky. Court reporter for 3rd Brigade, Parachute Instructor for 46th Company, Ft Benning, Georgia. Recipient of numerous awards and commendations. Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle (M16), Marksman, Army Commendation Medal and Parachute Badge.
He was employed at Chrysler/Jeep for 10 years, retiring in 2009.
Joe was a long time member of Southern Missionary Baptist Church. He later united with Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Clifford L Mayes. He served as a Deacon and Church Secretary. Deacon Curry loved his entire church family, always inspiring the members and assisting them in their time of need. He was a Sunday school teacher and always had a way of bringing humor to his classes.
Joe had a passion for photography and he took photos almost everywhere he went.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Curry,; his brothers, James Curry, Tommy Curry; sisters, Josephine Irby and Debra K Brown.
Joe Curry is survived by his wife of 29 years, Melody, his children, Jason, Joseph, Shayla, Shanica; a Precious grandson, Kenneth Joseph affectionately known as (KJ); his mother, Dorlean Curry; sister, Sheila Campbell; a host of loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Joe accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pilgrim Baptist Church.
He was a graduate of Southside High School in 1970. He attended Bowling Green University, Indiana University, Central State University and Findley College in Ohio. He was an Academic All-American and a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
🇺🇸 He joined the United States Army, Honorable discharge, HHC, 1 Battalion, 503d Infantry, 101st Airborne Division , Ft Campbell, Ky. Court reporter for 3rd Brigade, Parachute Instructor for 46th Company, Ft Benning, Georgia. Recipient of numerous awards and commendations. Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle (M16), Marksman, Army Commendation Medal and Parachute Badge.
He was employed at Chrysler/Jeep for 10 years, retiring in 2009.
Joe was a long time member of Southern Missionary Baptist Church. He later united with Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Clifford L Mayes. He served as a Deacon and Church Secretary. Deacon Curry loved his entire church family, always inspiring the members and assisting them in their time of need. He was a Sunday school teacher and always had a way of bringing humor to his classes.
Joe had a passion for photography and he took photos almost everywhere he went.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Curry,; his brothers, James Curry, Tommy Curry; sisters, Josephine Irby and Debra K Brown.
Joe Curry is survived by his wife of 29 years, Melody, his children, Jason, Joseph, Shayla, Shanica; a Precious grandson, Kenneth Joseph affectionately known as (KJ); his mother, Dorlean Curry; sister, Sheila Campbell; a host of loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Joe Earl Curry was born April 7, 1952 to Joseph and Dorlean Curry in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the oldest if six siblings. He went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 22, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
Joe accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pilgrim Baptist Church.
He was a graduate of Southside High School in 1970. He attended Bowling Green University, Indiana University, Central State University and Findley College in Ohio. He was an Academic All-American and a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
🇺🇸 He joined the United States Army, Honorable discharge, HHC, 1 Battalion, 503d Infantry, 101st Airborne Division , Ft Campbell, Ky. Court reporter for 3rd Brigade, Parachute Instructor for 46th Company, Ft Benning, Georgia. Recipient of numerous awards and commendations. Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle (M16), Marksman, Army Commendation Medal and Parachute Badge.
He was employed at Chrysler/Jeep for 10 years, retiring in 2009.
Joe was a long time member of Southern Missionary Baptist Church. He later united with Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Clifford L Mayes. He served as a Deacon and Church Secretary. Deacon Curry loved his entire church family, always inspiring the members and assisting them in their time of need. He was a Sunday school teacher and always had a way of bringing humor to his classes.
Joe had a passion for photography and he took photos almost everywhere he went.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Curry,; his brothers, James Curry, Tommy Curry; sisters, Josephine Irby and Debra K Brown.
Joe Curry is survived by his wife of 29 years, Melody, his children, Jason, Joseph, Shayla, Shanica; a Precious grandson, Kenneth Joseph affectionately known as (KJ); his mother, Dorlean Curry; sister, Sheila Campbell; a host of loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Joe accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pilgrim Baptist Church.
He was a graduate of Southside High School in 1970. He attended Bowling Green University, Indiana University, Central State University and Findley College in Ohio. He was an Academic All-American and a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
🇺🇸 He joined the United States Army, Honorable discharge, HHC, 1 Battalion, 503d Infantry, 101st Airborne Division , Ft Campbell, Ky. Court reporter for 3rd Brigade, Parachute Instructor for 46th Company, Ft Benning, Georgia. Recipient of numerous awards and commendations. Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle (M16), Marksman, Army Commendation Medal and Parachute Badge.
He was employed at Chrysler/Jeep for 10 years, retiring in 2009.
Joe was a long time member of Southern Missionary Baptist Church. He later united with Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Clifford L Mayes. He served as a Deacon and Church Secretary. Deacon Curry loved his entire church family, always inspiring the members and assisting them in their time of need. He was a Sunday school teacher and always had a way of bringing humor to his classes.
Joe had a passion for photography and he took photos almost everywhere he went.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Curry,; his brothers, James Curry, Tommy Curry; sisters, Josephine Irby and Debra K Brown.
Joe Curry is survived by his wife of 29 years, Melody, his children, Jason, Joseph, Shayla, Shanica; a Precious grandson, Kenneth Joseph affectionately known as (KJ); his mother, Dorlean Curry; sister, Sheila Campbell; a host of loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
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