Ray Curry was born February 26, 1932 in Ft. Towson, Oklahoma. He grew up and played on the high school football team until he moved to Wichita Falls, Texas. He joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 17 and subsequently mastered and received his seamanship certifications. He later served in the United States Coast Guard from which he was honorably discharged. At the time he was stationed in Portland, OR, certified in heavy artillery. He was in charge of loading & transporting bombs down the Columbia River to port for shipment. After discharge he rode Harley down to California where he went into the moving business with his friend. Missing, Texas he came back and with the help of the GI Bill, he attended and graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Agriculture and minor in Music from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He loved music and played trumpet in the SFA marching band, as well as sang in the choir.
His career was in sales, and he worked selling lowboy trailers with Action Trailers & Lufkin Trailers. Most of his working time was with Mack Trucks, where he was top outside salesman for their Southern Region. Ray retired to his farm in Pattison, Texas where he was active in the Methodist Church, and the Masons. He met his current wife, Linda and they moved to Seadrift, Texas to be close to a boat ramp. Ray loved to hunt, especially quail & dove, and enjoyed many outings with his friends and his beloved hunting dog, Cass. He was an avid fisherman. He loved the water and spending time on his boat, Another hobby was Enduro racing on his motor bike. He joined a group of other enthusiasts and enjoyed participating in racing events; and won many trophies. At age 40 he was reclassified into the "Senior" division, which made him highly indignant.
Ray worked hard from age 9 helping to support himself and his mother. After retirement, he always had a "project" building things from a 2 story barn to a fishing boat. In the last 8 months of his life, he decided to raise a few chickens, and built a chicken house and run; pretty much all the while sitting in his walker. He had a full life, played hard and was most happy having cookouts and gatherings with his family "on the porch".
Ray is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Dan Curry(Lisa); daughter, LexAnn Shinn (Mike); stepchildren, Jed Carroll, John Carroll, Lissa Capps (Brian), and Lauren Carroll; 5 grandchildren, Evan & Aubrey Curry, Sophie & Hannah Shinn, and Sloane Capps. He was preceded in death by wives Jean & Sandi and son, Damon Rush Curry.
Ray was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & friend. He will forever be in our hearts.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.8.18