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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obits for Sunday Charles Ewing Curry, 92, passed away at home in Key Largo, FL on December 13, 2010. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1918 to Charles F. Curry, a Lieutenant stationed in France during World War I and Janet Boone, a descendent of Daniel Boone. He graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City and the University of Kansas, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1940. In World War II, he served as a Captain in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945, much of that time on a submarine chaser. Before the War's end, he became an officer on the Submarine USS Macabi (SS-375). After the war, he returned to Kansas City to a life of business and politics, where he epitomized what is meant by the phrase "business and civic leader". He joined the Home Federal Savings and Loan Association in 1945, and was elected its President in 1950. He was President of Charles F. Curry & Co. Real Estate. In 1962, he was elected as the presiding judge of the Jackson County Court in Kansas City, Missouri, the position formerly held by Harry S. Truman before Truman was elected to the United States Senate. In that position, he served for eight years, changing the direction of county government to an emphasis on reform and professional management. In 1964, he headed the Committee for County Progress, to reform city and county government and create a new county charter and merit system in the county, at that time plagued by spoils patronage of the previous political machine. He ushered through a bond issue in 1967 for capital improvements to the city, including the Harry S Truman Sports Complex, roads, parks and flood control. He also served as President of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Curry was one of the leading businessmen in Missouri to push through the Equal Rights Amendment. His efforts provided inspiration for the National Business Council on the ERA, in which the American business community lobbied state legislators in states where ERA had not been ratified. He moved to Washington, DC and became Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee in 1981, following numerous roles in national politics, including Missouri Chairman of the Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson 1976 presidential campaign, as well as a bid for Missouri Governor in 1964 and the U.S. Senate in 1976. He also served as one of the "favorite son" candidates in the 1984 Presidential election. In Washington, Curry served on the Board of Directors of the Center for National Policy, and established a national office of the Charles E. Curry Foundation, which he founded in 1956. The Curry Foundation supported a number of religious, educational, and charitable programs, and sponsored policy studies on issues as diverse as agricultural reform in developing countries to supporting research in astrophysics and gamma-ray astronomy. He was awarded Clemson University's Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award in 2007. Mr. Curry was a member of the Ocean Reef Club and the Key Largo Angler's Club, and was an avid boater. He served as Commodore of the Key Largo Angler's Club and Commodore of the Coral Gables Yacht Club. He was an avid golfer and croquet player, both in Florida and in Cashiers, North Carolina, where he lived for many years and was a member of The Wade Hampton Golf Club, and the Chattooga Club. In 1996 he moved to Salem, South Carolina on Lake Keowee to be in close proximity to Clemson University, as he had developed a interest in some of the newest research in high-energy astrophysics. He attended classes at Clemson, read scientific books and journals, and attended symposiums on astrophysics in Europe and at NASA, Huntsville. He also had the opportunity to have a private viewing of the giant telescopes in the remote mountains outside of LaSerena, Chile in 2005. He was a collector of modern art. He was an Eagle Scout. He was affiliated with the Sons of the Revolution. A deeply devout and spiritual man, Curry was Campaign Chairman of the Council of Churches, a deacon of the Calvary Baptist Church and served on the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Charlotte Rommel; his children, Pauline Dierks Curry, Laura Curry Sloan (Peter), Janet Curry Acamono (Peter), Charles S. Curry (Molly), Maxine Christopher, Sherry M. Ruffing (Frank) and Jennifer M. Schreyer (Julien); 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on January 10 at the Ocean Reef Chapel in Key Largo, FL. A flag ceremony and reception will follow at the Key Largo Anglers Club. Donations in his honor may be made to The Clemson University Physics & Astronomy Department or Hospice of the Florida Keys. (Published in The Washington Post on December 19, 2010) Avery James "Jim" Lord, Jr., 80, of Summerville, S.C., died Friday, December 17, 2010 at Summerville Medical Center. Mr. Lord was born October 19, 1930 in Atlanta, Ga., a son of Avery James Lord, Sr. and Katharine Fears Lord. He was a retired Sr. Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy serving in Korea. He was a crew member of the John C. Calhoun nuclear submarine, the USS Begor, and the USS Darter. While serving in the Navy, Jim was a Cryptologist and a Sonar Tech. He was a retired Fire Chief with the Summerville Fire Department. Mr. Lord had the honor of having Fire Station #4 in Summerville named after him. He attended Summerville Baptist Church. Mr. Lord was a member of the Antique Auto Club of America and the Corvette Club. He served in the Masons and the Lion's Club. He was a life member of U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. Jim also served as a Notary Public. He was a member of the S.C. Fire Chief's Association, Tri-County Fire Chief's Association, and the S.C. Firefighter's Association. Mr. Lord proudly served his country, the Town of Summerville, and his family. His family was always certain of his love. Survivors include two daughters, Pam Lord Moyers (Michael) of Myrtle Beach, and Linda Lord Nino (Alan) of Summerville; one son, Michael J. Lord (Margaret) of Summerville; one brother, W. Daniel Lord of Marietta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Christina Hensley, Ryan Nino, Michael Lord, II, and Sean Nino; two great- grandchildren, Madison Hensley and Ryley Hensley; and life partner, Shirley D. Lord. He was predeceased by one brother, Benjamin L. Lord, and his grandmother, Nan Fears. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Summerville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home Monday, December 20, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st. North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. (Published in The Sun News on December 19, 20) Richard F. Culpeper, 86, Bradenton, passed away December 18, 2010. Richard was born on November 14, 1920 in London, Ohio to the late William Henry & Lauree (Rea) Culpeper. He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII as a submariner [Trepang, Picuda]. Richard moved to Bradenton in 1977 coming from Columbus, OH. He was retired from the Ohio Bell with over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Northwest Baptist Church in Bradenton, Manatee/Sarasota Fish & Game Association, CM Manatee Power & Sail P.C., United States Power Squadron, Palma Sola Bay Yacht Club, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, walked the Appalachian Trail, Manatee Lodge 31 F&AM, Over 50 year member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Tampa, Sahib Temple Shrine, Manatee River Chapter 18, Bradenton Council 18, Trinity Commandery #16 Knights Templar, Manatee & Gulf Shrine Clubs, life member of the Telephone Pioneers, Kirby Stewart American Legion Post # 24, V.F.W. Post 10141, U.S. Sub Vets of WWII # 14473, CM Sojourners # 533, and Commander of the Manatee District of the Legion of Honor. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy Ann of Bradenton, son Mark A. of Bradenton, two daughters; Joyce A. Markovich of Lake Mary, Fl, Nancy G. Tomasch of Dallas, TX, and three grandchildren. Private services with honors will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery by the U.S. Navy. The family request that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to TideWell Hospice. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, Bradenton. Published in The Herald on December 19, 2010 David Alexander Heller, resident of Glen Meadow (Longmeadow, MA) died December 17, 2010, of complications from mesothelioma. Heller raised his family in Manchester CT, where he was a longtime member of the Local 777, working as a pipefitter. He later retired to Vero Beach (FL), returning to the east coast after his wife, Helen, died in 2003. Heller served in World War II as a submariner aboard the USS Sea Dog in the Straits of Japan. He remained an active member of Sub Vets of America, traveling to annual conventions across the country. For years, his license plates read Sea Dog. When asked what he most wanted to be remembered for, his answer was to have been a good and loving husband and father. And he was. David is preceded in death by wife Helen (Hartman), and is survived by son Mark Heller (Sara Stashower) of Cleveland OH, daughters Cathy Heller (Minneapolis MN), Phyllis (Ed Ventura) of Princeton NJ, and Tracy (Ted) Garrity of Enfield CT; as well as a brother, Seymour in Lisbon CT. He was much loved by grandchildren Adam and Lauren Heller, Max and Maggie Nelson, and Megan and Tyler Garrity, and recently became a great-grandfather to Ethan. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ascher Zimmerman in Springfield. Interment was private. Contributions are suggested to Spectrum Hospice, 770 Converse, Longmeadow MA 01106. (Published in The Hartford Courant on December 19, 2010) William “Bill” Holdway, 66, passed away surrounded by his family, December 16, 2010 at his home in Greeley. He was born June 5, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to Henry and Iris (Thomas) Holdway. Bill grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, where he graduated from Henry Conrad High School. He entered the U.S. Navy after graduation, serving from 1962 to 1969. During his time in the Navy, he served aboard submarines. He was stationed in New London, Connecticut and shipped out from Rota, Spain. He received his technical training through the Navy. On October 18, 1969, he married Linda Michaud in Auburn, Maine. After they married, they moved to Morrisville, Pennsylvania, where he started his 30 year career with Digital Equipment Corporation. They lived in Annapolis, Maryland for five years, then in 1978, moved to Colorado Springs, where they raised their family. They moved to Greeley in 2004 to be close to their family. Bill attended Christ Community Church in Greeley. He was very spiritual and kind to all he met. Above all was his love for his family. He was an avid reader and loved listening to all types of music, especially Christian music. He was very creative with food dishes and enjoyed cooking with his daughters, trying new recipes. He loved golfing and time with his friends. Bill is survived by his wife, Linda of Greeley; three daughters, Renée Kaneta and husband Sam, Robin Murray and husband Shane and Nicole Gasper and husband Matthew all of Greeley; one sister, Patricia Lafferty of New Hope, Pennsylvania and eight grandchildren, Lauren, Cailyn, Samuel, Andrew, Abigail, Paige, Madison and Hannah. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Stoddard Funeral Home. Inurnment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Colorado, MS Society or American Kidney Fund, all in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634. Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guestbook. (Published in The Gazette on December 19, 2010) | ||
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| COMSUBBBS Posts: 6180 Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: Obits for Sunday I knew Jim Lord at our USSVI Charleston Base, but first met him as One of the Fire Chief's with Summerville Fire Dept.. I was 1st Asst. Fire Chief for a local/rural fire dept. and had the job of being a Fire Inspector. Jim led me through the learning process with his instructions and assistance. During that time is when I learned he was a Retired Submarine Sonar Chief. We had some great times..me teasing him about being a "sonar girl" and him referring to me as a thick headed flange mechanic. Yeah, Jim was one of the great ones. Rest easy with the Lord, Jim. You earned it big time.  | ||
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Master and Commander Posts: 1178 Location: NE Florida | Subject: RE: Obits for Sunday A couple of us were comparing notes on the guy we variously called "Peepers" or "AJ" or "Jim" or "COB" during his tour on Calhoun. We had a fine time telling stories and remembering him. Rest your oar, Jim. We'll see you again someday. Coyote | ||
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