Arthur Ray Currie

Mr. Arthur Ray Currie, age 77 of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at NOVANT-Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born March 13, 1943 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Robert J. Currie and Myrtle Brown Currie. His brothers, Bobby Currie and Cecil Currie also preceded him in death. Arthur was a former member of Lane Street Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and is now a member of River of Life Church of God.

Arthur had a true gift of working on cars. He found his peace in “being under the hood” of a car and spent his career as a mechanic working for Yellow Freight. He was known in the area as “everyone’s mechanic”, a title he treasured. In his earlier years, he and his wife, Nancy enjoyed waterskiing together. Arthur loved his family dearly and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Thompson Currie, along with his sons, Jeff Currie, Phil Currie (Delaina) and Eric Currie (Tammy). He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Brooklyn Honeycutt (David), Macy Currie, Coltan Currie, Alexis Graham, McKenzie Graham, Payton Currie and one great-grandchild, Braylyn Honeycutt. Also surviving Arthur are his sisters, Margie Barnes (Jim) and Debbie Locklear (Kenneth).

Visitation for Arthur will be Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at River of Life Church. Funeral Service will follow at 7:00pm officiated by Pastor Brian Rabon. The family has requested that you kindly remember Arthur will memorials in his honor to River of Life Church, 1945 Old Earnhardt Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.linn-honeycutt.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Currie.