Clifton “Dewayne” Curry II, 50, of Columbia, KY passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born on December 30, 1974 to Clifton and Phyllis Darnell Curry of Columbia, KY (who survive).
Dewayne was a devoted son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He operated Adair Gun and Pawn, where he was well known throughout the community for his warm personality, generosity, and love of conversation. His kindness and easygoing nature left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.
Dewayne was known for his big heart, his love of family, and his lifelong passion for firearms and collecting. He will be deeply missed and remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
SURVIVORS:
His parents: Clifton & Phyllis Darnell Curry of Columbia, KY
2 children: Brandon Curry and Natalie Curry (Adrian)
1 granddaughter: Aaliyah Jade Perez
1 sister: Tammy Kelsay
Nephew: Kyle Kelsay (Casey)
Niece: Kayla Kelsay
3 great-nephews: Kaleb Kelsay, Bodhi Kelsay, and Hudson Kelsay
1 great-niece: Lillian Kelsay
Special uncles: Jobe Darnell and Odell Bennett
Loving aunts: Beanie Green (Walt), Nell Curry, and Imogene Curry
Special children: Kolton, Kaydan, and Alli Wilt
Funeral Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, conducted by Logan Wilkerson
Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery
Visitation: Beginning at 9:00amCT on Saturday
Pallbearers: Brandon Curry, Kevin Harvey, Jamie Hatcher, Robin Wilkerson, Derrick Murphy, and Ben Watts
Honorary Pallbearers: Kyle Kelsay, Dusty Page, Joey Page, Jeremy Page, Charles McKinney, Ryan Johnson, Donald Coomer, and Brian Held
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY is in charge of the arrangements.
