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Robert Ward Curry

March 8, 1913 — January 3, 2012

SERVICES: 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 in First United Methodist Church of Pampa with John Curry and Revs. Blossom and Nick Matthews, pastors, officiating.BURIAL: Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Bob was born March 8, 1913 at Snyder, Texas to Walter and Effie Curry. In 1924, Bob's father, Walter, bought the newspaper in Crosbyton, Texas and moved the family of six to the plains of Texas in a Model T Ford. Bob graduated from Crosbyton High School in 1930 and attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas where he played football and basketball, setting a conference scoring record in basketball. He was later honored by being inducted into the McMurry Athletic Hall of Honor. After graduation in 1934, he coached athletics and taught school at Snyder, Miami, and Pampa, Texas.Bob married Alleith Elliston in Hereford, Texas in 1937. They were married 64 years when Alleith died in 2001.Bob joined the U. S. Navy in 1944. He was a Lieutenant on a communications ship attached to the amphibious force in the Pacific War. He participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. His ship was recognized for shooting down two kamikaze planes and sinking four suicide boats during the Okinawa invasion.Bob worked for Cabot Company in Pampa, and was Vice-President of Morrow-Thomas Hardware Company in Amarillo before purchasing a welding and industrial supply company in 1958. Four R Industrial Supply grew over the next 40 years with stores in 5 cities and a compressed gas plant in Amarillo. He was active in the National Welding Supply Association and a member of the Union Carbide National Distributor Advisory Council for several years.Bob was an active United Methodist for his entire life, holding many leadership positions at First United Methodist Church in Pampa. Curry was a civic leader in Pampa, serving two terms on the City Commission, president of the United Way, member of the Gray County Appraisal Board, member of the Youth and Community center board, and the City Planning and Zoning Commission. He further served as president of the Pampa Country Club and the Tri-State Seniors Golf Association. Bob served as President of the Adobe Walls Boy Scout Council. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award for his years of service in scouting.Bob was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother, and two sisters.Bob is survived by 2 sons, Don and wife Sue of Fort Worth, John and wife Faustina of Pampa, 3 grandchildren, Faustine of Mount Pleasant, TX, Ward of Fort Worth, and Stewart and wife Brandi of Weatherford, OK, and 1 great granddaughter, Cambre of Weatherford, OK, and close family friend, Della Mae McCampbell of Pampa.The family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church, Box 1981, Pampa, TX 79066, Golden Spread Boy Scout Council, 401 Tascosa Road, Amarillo, TX 79124, or McMurry University, 1400 Sayles Blvd., Abilene, TX 79605.
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