William G. Curry, 86, of Independence, died Monday February 18, 2019 at ABCM Rehabilitation of Independence. William was born on December 30, 1932 in Independence, IA, son of Merle J. and Clara Graves Curry. He was a farmer in the area for many years. He married Jeanette R. Brown February 6, 1953 at St. John's Catholic Church in Independence; she died May 27, 2017. William served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. William was a member of Sheehan-Tibdall American Legion Post #30 in Independence. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife; a brother, Merle H. Curry; and a sister, Margaret Hyde. William is survived by three sons, Richard "Dick" (Susan) Curry of Jesup, Robert "Bob" (Diane) Curry of Waterloo and James "Jim" (Gina) Curry of Raymond; five grandchildren, Clint (Deana Jolly) Curry, Sarah (Ricky) Nolan, Chelsea (Justin) Christensen, Lisa (Jeremy) Ciesielski, and Justin Curry; seven great-grandchildren, Brianna, Jaxon, Adalyn, Cade, Gavin, Tyler, and Ava; and a sister, Marie Brooks of Hacienda Heights, CA.
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