John Ray Curry, 70, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of St. Albans, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, April 11, 2025, at Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gene Curry, son, Richard Lee Barnett, grandson, Troy Daniel Barnett and great-grandson, Waylon Scott Barnett.
He was 1972 graduate of Duval High School, graduated from WV State College and Beckley Mortuary College. He was a licensed funeral director and embalmer and worked alongside his dad and brothers at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, and Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, WV. He was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, WV, where he served as a deacon.
John is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna, mother, Betty Curry, brothers, Clenton (Gail), Randy (Gail), and Todd (Lori) Curry, sons, Pete (Cathy), Jeff (Carla) Barnett, daughters, Tiffany and Ashley, grandchildren, Chad, Brandon, Blake, Briana, Rick Barnett, Myles and Neena and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is being planned and will be announced.
Betty, Clinton, Randy, Todd & family,
We are so Very Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Johnny!
He always had a friendly smile on his face when you happen to run into him.
Both of our families know the depth of sadness you all must be feeling now with the loss of your precious sibling and your Mother’s loss of a cherished son.
We know he had struggled with some other health issues for quite a long time and to have been diagnosed just recently with this terminal illness seems so unfair! Just try and hold and keep close in your hearts the Good Memories you shared with him on this earth.
Our only Comfort is to know he is now
Resting in Peace in the Arms of our Savior in Paradise where he has no more pain or suffering!
May God Bless your family during this very sad & difficult time. All of your family has meant so much and held so dear in our community!
Hugs and prayers to the Curry family!