Vernon C. Curry, 92, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY after a short illness. He was born in Green County, KY on June 7, 1926 to the late George and Lula Curry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Sarah Long Hammond, Nannie Absher and Martha Curry and 2 brothers: Nathan Curry and David Curry. Vernon was also preceded in death by infant siblings: Maud, Claud, and Laura Curry.
Mr. Curry was retired from the United States Army, having served in the Korean War and retiring from the Pentagon. He then worked for Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home as an ambulance driver and served as a teller and loan officer for the Bank of Columbia for many years. He was a member of the Columbia Baptist Church, and he also enjoyed his golf games at Pinewood Country Club.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Marie Curry of Columbia, KY
2 sons: Gary V. Curry (Peggy) of Columbia, KY; Robert L. Curry (Sherry) of Frankfort, KY
3 grandchildren: Jason Curry of Columbia, KY; Jonathan Curry & Lauren Germond both of Frankfort, KY
3 great-grandchildren: Meadow Lynne Curry, Merritt Marie Germond & Bowen Germond, all of Frankfort, KY
Several nieces, nephews, & friends
Funeral Service: Monday, April 8, 2019 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors provided by VFW Post 6097
Visitation: Monday, April 8, 2019 from 9:30amCT until time for the service
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
