He worked at the United States Post Office in Salem 24 years. In the fifth, McCallum caught Curry on the chin with a left hook, putting down for the count. BRADLEY Donald A. Curry, 58, of Bradley, passed away Friday (May 21, 2021) at his home. Parker also trained his brother Super Lightweight champion Bruce Curry. Morris, age 47, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at his residence. Uncle Don as he was affectionately known to family and friends, lived his entire life in the Chester County Area. Share Obituary. Don graduated from Bridgeport University in 1971 and went on to serve two years as a military police officer in the US Army before being honorably discharged. [26], In April 1994, Curry, along with Darrell Chambers and William "Stanley" Longstreet, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Detroit on drug conspiracy charges. He loved fishing, woodworking and gardening. Carolyn Kaster/AP Show More Show . Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Their feud really erupted when Curry accused Linton of giving information to the mother of one of his children about his finances, which Linton denied. Sign the Guest Book. Born on December 8, 1924 in New York City, he was the. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Lynn del Forn Mack will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 419 S Main St, Lexington, NC 27292. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Sylvester Weatherall officiating. Share your condolences, kind words and remembrances below. Then his grandfather's death caused the fighter to lose concentration. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald L. Curry Sr. of Scott Depot, West Virginia, who passed away on June 13, 2022, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. . Share Obituary. Donald Curry March 12, 1978 - November 15, 2021 (43 years old) Buckeye, Arizona Donald Curry Obituary We are sad to announce that on November 15, 2021, at the age of 43, Donald Curry of Buckeye, Arizona passed away. WASHINGTON President Joe Biden welcomed the Golden State Warriors and their families to the White House Tuesday afternoon to honor them for their 2022 NBA title. I know nothing about any drug ring. Donald lived in Natchitoches all his life. FALMOUTH - Donald Michael Curry, 71, of Falmouth, Maine, passed away suddenly at home on Nov. 29, 2021. Don was born January 19, 1933 in Bloomington, the son of Leonard E. and Helen A. McFarland Curry. He was a Pistachio Grower and International Marketer of tree nuts, owning pistachio orchards in [] Born on September 4, 1926 in Sydney, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Gillis) Curry of Sydney. Obituaries; Search for a story, obituary or memorial . Send Flowers. ; granddaughter, Dawn (Kenneth) Jackson of Wintersville, OH; grandson, Justin (Kathleen) Curry of Wallingford; great-grandson, Elliott Curry; brother, John Andrews of Oklahoma; also, nieces and nephews. ~ Peacefully at his residence on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the age of 77. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. He held the WBA world welterweight title from 1983 to 1986, the undisputed world welterweight title from 1985 to 1986 and the WBC light middleweight title from 1988 to 1989, and challenged once for the IBF middleweight title in 1990. Curry's next defense of the title was against Lloyd Honeyghan of the United Kingdom on September 27, 1986 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Virgil Bohn and Gregg Curry officiating. Donald Curry of West Chester, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Retained WBA and IBF welterweight titles; Torrance disqualified for repeated holding, List of light-middleweight boxing champions, Donald Curry's Record at Cyber Boxing Zone, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Donald_Curry&oldid=1131876071, 1/4: Defeated Michael Wright by unanimous decision, 50, 1/2: Defeated Eddie Green by majority decision, 41, This page was last edited on 6 January 2023, at 05:15. CURRY, Donald Age 71 of Quincy, passed away December 5, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Find an Obituary. A time of gathering will be held from 1:00 to 2:00pm followed by a Celebration of Dons life on Saturday, December 4 at 2:00 PM at the Lindquist Funeral Home at 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, Maine 04096. Find an Obituary. Results 21-40 of 620 View Record Name Birth Date Publication Date Death Place; View Record. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. A dedicated and enthusiastic father and grandfather, the greatest legacy of all that he left were his children and grandchildren. . FALMOUTH Donald Michael Curry, 71, of Falmouth, Maine, passed away suddenly at home on Nov. 29, 2021. Donald's prized car was his 1966 Oldsmobile Tornado, which he owned for more than 20 years. He said that St. Mary's and other hospitals also qualify as 340B facilities. Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share that Diamond, whose real name is Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway, from the "Diamond and Silk" duo had died. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Donald Curry. He held the WBA world welterweight title from 1983 to 1986, the undisputed world welterweight title from 1985 to 1986 and the WBC light middleweight title from 1988 to 1989, and challenged once for the IBF middleweight title in 1990. Write your message of sympathy today. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. June 13, 2022 He was the husband of the late Beatrice Biddle Curry with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Several weeks later, Leonard announced that he was coming out of retirement to fight Hagler. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. He also said paying for his legal defense destroyed him financially. He told me, 'I don't think I can make the weight.' [11] Curry was 25-0 with 20 knockouts, and many boxing experts considered him to be the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.[12]. Originally from Merrick, New York, Don is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of Curry, Donald Eugene, Sr., age 87, of Richmond, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 on his 87th birthday. Donald L. Curry Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Sign In Donald L. Curry Sr. August 30, 1935 - July 13, 2022 Tribute Wall 5 Obituary & Events Share a memory Plant a tree Share a memory of Donald L. Curry Sr. Plant a tree in memory of Donald An environmentally friendly option Plant a tree Celebrating the life of Donald L. Curry Sr. Obituary & Service. "Stephen Curry: Underrated": Award-winning Oakland documentary-maker Peter Nicks ("Homeroom," "The Waiting Room . No services are scheduled at this time. Born April 9, 1929, he was a son of the late Esther (Curry) Andrews and husband of the late Grace L. (Akerman) Curry. OBITUARY Donald Keith Curry April 11, 1930- December 24, 2017 IN THE CARE OF El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service Donald Keith Curry was born on April 11, 1930 and passed away on December 24, 2017 in La Mesa, CA and is under the care of El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service. [2] Curry was originally trained by Wesley Gale Parker out of Fort Worth, Texas. May 21, 2021 If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. If you know of an upcoming event for Donald Curry, please add one. BLOOMINGTON - Donald L. Curry, 89, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:33 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022, in Normal. [13][14][15], Oddsmakers considered Curry vs. Honeyghan to be such a mismatch that some would not offer a betting line. JEFFREY CURRY OBITUARY Curry, Jeffrey Donald January 24, 1961 - November 18, 2022 CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Saturday, January 21, 2023, 11AM - 2PM, at West Center Chapel. BRADLEY Donald A. Curry, 58, of Bradley, passed away Friday (May 21, 2021) at his home. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Listen To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald Curry please visit our. Furman receives $10M gift from Ravenel Curry for arena renovation project Furman University called the $10 million donation from Ravenel B. Curry, a 1963 alumnus, "the cornerstone" in its larger . Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. His next two fights were non-title fights at junior middleweight. Curry fought future WBA/WBC welterweight champion Marlon Starling for the USBA welterweight championship on October 24, 1982. Late in the sixth, an accidental headbutt opened a bad cut over Curry's left eye. Set to open in February, the new . His memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1700 N. Towanda Ave., Normal with Rev. Receive a notification when services are updated. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Write your message of sympathy today. Don was the epitome of a passionate fisherman and an avid golfer who loved tying flies and travelling on fishing adventures with his dearest friends and family. Login. Curry tried to have Sugar Ray Leonard, who worked for HBO as a commentator, removed from the broadcast team, but HBO decided to include Leonard as part of the telecast. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He was dropped in the first round and took a beating over the next six. The fight was televised live on HBO. Enter your email and password to access comments. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Curry, mixing up punches to the body and head, stayed on top of Starling and pounded out a fifteen-round unanimous decision to retain the titles of the WBA and the newly formed IBF, which elected to recognize Curry as their champion before the fight.[8]. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the South Park Baptist Church. "We're thinking maybe that explains why Donald felt so weak during the fight, and why maybe he deserves the chance to fight again. Around 1930 the . Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Curry later retired after the fight. Curry bruised his ribs during training and also had a lot of trouble making weight. Honeyghan was 27-0 and ranked #1 by the WBC. He served six weeks of a six-month sentence. Sign the Guest Book. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Referee Mills Lane counted him out. Don was an entrepreneur who encouraged his children and grandchildren to pursue their dreams; which they certainly have. Linton said he didn't like the way Curry was handling his career. He traveled to Italy to fight Gianfranco Rosi for the WBC light middleweight title on July 8, 1988. Here is Donald H. Curry's obituary. Andrew Donald Curry 02/13/2012 - 03/26/2012 Andrew Donald Curry, age 1 month of Temple, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at a local hospital. "I didn't pay attention to the pro game. Funeral service Sun. His opponent was Eduardo Rodriguez, whom he knocked out in the second round with a left-right combination to the head. Blogs; Online will; Shop. Montgomery was disqualified in the fifth round for intentional headbutts. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by. I've never, never ever had anything to do with drugs. May 21, 2021 He married Donna J. Orrick on March 29, 1952 in Bloomington. Donald E. Curry, Jr. Obituary by: Sue Forde. A unique and . "I don't know what happened. There are no events at this time. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. The ten-count indictment charged them with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, money laundering and being part of a continuing criminal enterprise. Evan Mayone lived with serious health conditions since birth 'but he didn't let it define him.' President Joe Biden shakes hands with Stephen Curry as Vice President Kamala Harris smiles as they welcome the 2022 NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors, to the East Room of the White House in . Make a life-giving gesture. Curry became the first undisputed welterweight champion since Sugar Ray Leonard retired in 1982. ; daughter-in-law, Deborah Grimes of Ohio Twp. ", Akbar Muhammad said Curry weighed 168 pounds six and a half weeks prior to the fight, before he went to New Orleans to train. Funeral homes; Help and advice. Send Flowers. Funeral arrangement under the care ofClancy Gernon Funeral Homes. The Golden State Warriors slipped back into the . Let others know about your loved one's death. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to World Help, P.O. Sign up to get local obituaries delivered to your inbox each morning from Tuesday through Sunday. "I trained hard for five months to win this title and it paid off," Curry said. I'm going to smash his face in. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Posted: Jan 2, 2018 / 11:36 AM EST. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Stephen Curry is back for the Golden State Warriors after an 11-game absence with a partially dislocated left shoulder, rejoining the . Afterwards he had a successful 42-year career in the health care industry, retiring as President of CIGNA for the New England region in 2014. Donald Curry passed away at age 49 years old on February 5, 1999. [28], In March 1996, Curry was jailed for failing to pay child support. The fight took place June 1, 1991 in Palm Springs, California. Obituary Donald J. Curry, age 91, of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Please wait for the page to reload. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. "[27], In January 1995, Curry was acquitted on all charges, Chambers was found guilty and Longstreet took a plea deal. Returning to his corner after the sixth, with blood flowing down his face, Curry shook his head and was heard to tell his corner, "I'm through." July 2nd at 1:00 PM from Sardis Baptist Church, West. "I hope to give a better account of myself," he said, referring to the Linton fight. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. He knocked out Gary Jones in four rounds.[30]. His father, Frank. Already have a commenting profile? 2- 5. Olympic Trials (147lbs), Atlanta, Georgia, June 1980: Curry, at age 19, won his professional debut with a first-round knocked of Mario Tineo on December 26, 1980. Death Notice: Betty Jean (Brooks) Rhoades, Death Notice: Patricia Ann (McGeehan) Noonan, Residents frustrated by smoking in HUD-funded housing say they cant afford anywhere else, Southern Maine residents say theyre being priced out of once-affordable city, UMaine School of Law moves into Old Port office building, Yarmouth woman was 8 months pregnant when she learned her baby had a lethal disorder, Gov. Donald L. Curry, 89, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:33 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022 in Normal. Ginny attended and graduated from Gladstone Grade School and High School and Bay DeNoc Community College in Escanaba, Michigan. J.M. Visitation and services will be private. He wanted to pull out of the fight," Muhammad said. It was a rough and competitive fight for seven rounds. (58 years old), November 15, 1962 - Mr. Curry was born to Donald E. Curry, Sr. and Jeanette A. Dolfe Curry on December 22, 1946, in Youngstown and . A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. In Tony's memory, the family invites relatives and friends to wear your favorite NFL team's jersey to the funeral service. El Molino, owned by Jaime Tinoco and Pamela Sierra, will add a second location at 5900 Rivers Ave., in the space previously occupied by Old Time Pottery. "I want people to know how much I believe in myself," he said. Recommend Donald's obituary to your friends. He is survived by a daughter, Connie (Michael L.) Laesch, Normal, a son, Ron (Valerie) Curry, Bloomington; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Bryan) Mercado, Amy (Brad) Armstrong, Matt Laesch, Katie Curry, Lisa (Dave) Machek, Trevor Curry; and ten great grandchildren, Sam and Ben Mercado, Avery, Taylor and Jack Armstrong; Kinley and Emmie Griffin; Matthew, Max and Mattie Machek; and a sister-in-law, Bernadine Curry Sterling, Bloomington. ", Curry said he asked Leonard and Trainer for advice concerning his future, and they advised him to stay at welterweight and not to move up in weight to fight WBA light middleweight champion Mike McCallum or middleweight champion Hagler. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Funeral arrangement under the care ofAffordable Cremations Of West Virginia. April 3, 1930 -. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Donald was a member of the Lenni Athletic Club and served as Financial Secretary. She was born in Gladstone, Michigan on December 25, 1924, the daughter of Olaf E. and Anna M. Swenson. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Would you like to offer Donald Currys loved ones a condolence message? Curry's training was disrupted by managerial issues. Rev. Print. Funeral service will be held at 2PM Saturday, April 12, 2003 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, . His managerial contract with David Gorman was to expire on September 30, 1986, and Curry announced that Akbar Muhammad would become his new manager. CURRY, Donald Age 71 of Quincy, passed away December 5, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was a kind and loving person that would help anyone in need. In addition to his mother and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, John A. Grimes and brothers, Charles Curry and James Andrews. He was born March 12, 1978 to Gerard Curry and Barbara Dagiel in Smithtown, New York. Donald Roberts Curry, known as "Chick" in his early years, passed peacefully after a lengthy and valiant struggle against several health challenges. With the Golden State Warriors in Washington, D.C., the reigning NBA champions visited The White House at the invitation of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. He was of great influence, instilling his love of outdoors and nature. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald H. Curry of Aston, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 10, 2020. He retired with 35 years of service as a guidance counselor and teacher with the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. Curry's next opponent, former IBF light middleweight champion Carlos Santos, was also disqualified in the fifth round for intentional headbutts. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 30, 1935 - WASHINGTON (AP) El presidente Joe Biden celebr a los Warriors de Golden State, campeones de la NBA en la Casa Blanca, al recibirlos el martes, y expres su preocupacin Average Age & Life Expectancy Donald J Curry lived 22 years shorter than the average Curry family member when he died at the age of 49. "I can't wait to start punching Curry on the head. Born in Squantum, Don loved all that the waterfront had to offer. Curry's first comeback fight was in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on February 20, 1997. All rights reserved. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. [25], In his next fight, Curry returned to light middleweight to fight Terry Norris for the WBC title. "[33], After the loss, Curry went to Valley Hospital in Las Vegas and learned that he had fought Linton with acute pancreatitis. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Don't have a commenting profile? Thompson Funeral Chapel 926 South Litchfield Road Goodyear, AZ DONALD CURRY OBITUARY Mr. Donald Peter Curry, 43 of Buckeye, Arizona died November 15, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. "For it is not to dust that you must return but to the sea, where the shell of your ear can hear that larger sound, to return or not return, to stand, like this, on a shore knowing you can never be lost - only found - at sea.". It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Contents 1 Amateur career We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. The two got into a fight and guns were drawn but not used. Read more about the life story of Donald and share your memory. We are sad to announce that on November 15, 2021, at the age of 43, Donald Curry of Buckeye, Arizona passed away. In 2019, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame . Donald W. Curry, 90 passed away January 2, 2017 in Sydney, NS. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. He began his lifelong career in the nut industry after graduating from Chico High School in 1979. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Curry, a 2-1 betting favorite, boxed well and was leading on all three scorecards after four rounds. You will receive an email to complete the registration. For the full. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Peacefully, with his family by his side, Donald Albert Currie passed away on December 6 2021, at the Kingston General Hospital. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. He is survived by : his parents, Gerard Curry and Barbara Dagiel; his wife Jackie Curry; his son Blake Curry; his brothers, Michael (Chrissy Curry), Kevin (Barbara Curry), Danny (Laurie Curry) and Chris (Erin Hartman); his mother-in-law Micheline O'Brien; his grandparents-in-law, Michael and Lily Cestaro; and his nieces and nephews, Michael, Andrew, Brianna, Samantha, Isabelle, Emily, Max, Timothy and Cailey. Sylvester Weatherall officiating. "Really bad news for Republicans and frankly . Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Following their appeal on Twitter, the World Boxing Council offered to schedule a brain scan for Curry.[36]. Edward D Curry: Abt 1960: Despite these problems, Curry won by a twelve-round split decision to unify the USBA and NABF welterweight titles and hand Starling his first pro loss. Share a Memory Below. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. There is no photo or video of Donald A. Curry.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. All Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016 results for Donald Curry. "I'm guilty by association. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. August 30, 1935 - July 13, 2022, Donald L. Curry Sr. passed away on July 13, 2022 in South Charleston, West Virginia. He attended Toledo Grade School and Salem High School. If you know of an upcoming event for Donald L. Curry Sr., please add one. Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA. Burial arrangements under the direction of Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum. The subsidiary of Charlotte-based Duke Energy Corp. cut its request by about 41 percent from the $89 million it requested in September for money it has spent to improve power-grid reliability and . CURRY, Donald E. - Of Mt. His failing health never dulled his joyous spirit, quick wit, unflagging compassion and tenacious will. Donald Michael Curry, having completed his journey of eighty seven years on Earth, entered into Heaven on April 23, 2012 after a brief illness. Donald was born August 23, 1943. Don Swanson of the First Baptist Church will officiate. Subscribers, please login. His father, Frank. "I thought I was in the best condition of my life but in the seventh, eighth and ninth rounds my legs just went." Don resided in Mulgrave for most of his life and was employed with the Government of Canada. Log in to join the discussion. There is no photo or video of Donald L. Curry Sr..Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Sunday, 1:44 a.m., deputies arrested Byron Gregory Curry, 31, 1300 block of South Jay Street, in the area of Berkley Road and Sycamore Street, on charges of operating while intoxicated and . Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. On February 13, 1983, Curry fought Jun-Suk Hwang for the WBA welterweight championship, which had become vacant after the retirement of Sugar Ray Leonard. Curry thinks he might have had more than 404 bouts, but he is sure he had only four losses. [19][20], Curry fought Mike McCallum on July 18, 1987 for the WBA light middleweight championship. 7 min ago. [21], McCallum, 31-0 with 28 knockouts, was boxing's longest reigning champion. He stopped Elio Diaz in eight rounds, Nino LaRocca in six, and Colin Jones in four. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. I wasn't myself," Curry said after the fight. Add a Memory. He was drained from struggling to make weight, having to lose 11 pounds three days before the fight. Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care or charity of donor's choice. To plant a tree in memory of . In 2019, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. [29], In need of money, Curry returned to boxing. The announcement extends the public health emergency into April, marking the twelfth extension since it was first set in place by then-President Donald Trump in 2020, allowing millions of Americans to remain eligible for Medicaid benefits. Send Flowers. To send flowers Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald L. Curry Sr. to pay them a last tribute. Loved grandad of Zachary, Kaitlynn, Mariah and Quinton. I had no strength in my legs, and my timing just wasn't there. "I wasn't in shape and wasn't who I thought I was that night." Box 501, Forest, VA 24551. He was a Lifetime Member of the NRA, a member of The Bloomington Jaycees in earlier years, and The McLean County Historical Society. Funeral listings, Jan. 18, 2023. Create an obituary. "I'm finished. "That condition pre-existed the fight," said Phil Hamilton, Curry's manager. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Sympathy Ideas. Mills to introduce legislation to expand access to abortion throughout pregnancy, South Portland teen lived joyfully despite illness from birth. The chef recently partnered with MyFitnessPal to launch the Jumpstart Your Health challenge and has been on a health journey for the last three years. "I was weak and sluggish. He lost the title in his first defense, dropping a twelve-round unanimous decision to the lightly regarded Rene Jacquot on February 11, 1989 in France. ", After outpointing former WBC champion Lupe Aquino, Curry got another title shot. 1935 - 2021. Dear brother of "June" Peggy, Louise, Marjorie and Beverly. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. He was predeceased by : his father Donald F. Curry; and his step-father Orville Barker. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Leonard and Ray Curry. Ringside physicians Frank Doggett and Paul Williams examined the cut after the sixth round and told referee Octavio Meyran to stop the fight, giving Honeyghan a TKO victory. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Edit Search New Search. Donald Michael Curry December 11, 1949 - November 29, 2021 IN THE CARE OF Lindquist Funeral Home Falmouth - Donald Michael Curry, 71, of Falmouth, Maine passed away suddenly at home on November 29, 2021. Donald Curry Sydney/Mulgrave Donald W. Curry, 90 passed away January 2, 2017 in Sydney, NS. "This comeback is about a lot of things, but the bottom line is money," he said. Donald was born on January 28, 1935 in Decatur, IL, a son to John Thomas and Deena Kathryn (Barding) Curry. He was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1963 and was employed as a Burner Technician for Story Winn Fuel Oil for 47 years before retiring in 2010. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. After losing to Honeyghan, Curry moved up to the light middleweight division. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Don panned for gold in Alaska and he and Donna cruised the Rhine River in Switzerland. "I just got tired," Curry said afterward. Obituaries. Although Curry found the target, he didn't have the power to hurt the bigger champion. Funeral arrangement under the care ofThompson Funeral Chapel. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the . In 1943, she moved to Racine, Wisconsin, and . "I told him he was a professional and had an obligation to meet. Add a Memory. Don was the epitome of a passionate fisherman and an avid golfer who loved tying flies and travelling on fishing adventures with his dearest friends and family. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The two had a falling out in 1993. "[34], Curry went back to the gym when he was well. Originally from Merrick, New York, Don is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 49 years the love of his life Vicki (nee ONeill); son Donald James (DJ); daughter Ashley; and four grandchildren: Dylan, Annie, Jane and Theo.Don graduated from Bridgeport University in 1971 and went on to serve two years as a military police officer in the US Army before being honorably discharged. Create one. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. December 6, 2021. 2023 Bekavac Funeral Home. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald L. Curry Sr. to pay them a last tribute. Share a Memory. Donald Curry: Abt 1939: 19 Oct 1999: Huntington Beach CA: View Record. He was born. Jeffrey Donald Curry January 24, 1961 - November 18, 2022 Jeff was born in Redwood City, California, to Gerald and Audrey (Birch) Curry. 2021 ) at his home on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at his home,! 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