In loving memory of

Gilbert Curry
August 15, 1938 - February 12, 2017

Gilbert "Gil" Curry, Jr., 78, of Vero Beach, formerly of Cooper City, Florida passed away February 12, 2017, in Vero Beach. He was born August 15, 1938, in Wilmington, North Carolina, the son of Gilbert and Tina Maye (Carter) Curry. He served in the U.S. Army.

Gil moved to South Florida in 1970, where he worked as an Inspector for the Broward County Building Code Services. He was a past member of American Legion Post 321, Cooper City. Gil was also an avid golfer at the Cooper City Country Club.

Gil is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Lee (Hartmann) Curry of Vero Beach; son, Gilbert Curry, III (Renee) of Palm City; daughter, Deborah Michele Carr (Mark) of Auburndale; grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Perry, Danielle, Savannah and Samantha; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Sidney Curry of Utah, John Curry of North Carolina; and sisters, Tina Curry of Georgia and Julia Campbell of Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Jackie and Ervil.

Visitation is 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Fred Hunter's University Drive Home; 2401 S. University Drive; Davie. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens South with Military Honors by the U.S. Army.

Tributes

Ann Simpson wrote on Feb 17, 2017:

"Dear Nancy and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prays are with you. Love, Rick & Ann Simpson"

Patty Sehringer wrote on Feb 16, 2017:

"Dear Nancy and Family, I will miss my friend Gill. He was such a kind, loving, and giving person. And not to ever forget his love and compassion for his furry and feathered friends. He will be dearly missed by all of us! I am blessed to have known him. I am sending my love and heartfelt sympathy at this time. Love, Patty, Bailey, and Dottie. "

Brittany Hughes wrote on Feb 16, 2017:

"Rest easy Uncle Gil, your battle is over. Love you. God Bless your family. xoxox"

Casey Ireland wrote on Feb 15, 2017:

"Wishing you peace to bring comfort,courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Love, Albert & Casey Ireland "

Laura warren wrote on Feb 15, 2017:

"Nancy and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss.. I remember Pop with his smile and kindness! Such a nice man,who loved his family. May your memories help your hearts pain. "

Renee Pennington Cornwell wrote on Feb 15, 2017:

"I love you Uncle Gil RIP.....??"