Mr. J.P. McCurry, 82, of Connelly Springs passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at UNC Blue Ridge Valdese, after a period of declining health.
J.P. was born February 14, 1941, in Rutherford County, a son of the late Fred Frank and Clara Mae Swink McCurry. He retired after a career in maintenance. J.P. loved to tinker and was a friend to all he came in contact with. His favorite pastime was restoring old cars, “especially and only FORDS”, following NASCAR races, spending quality time and traveling with his buddies to antique car shows as well as his gatherings at the “Liars Table”. J.P. was adamant about looking after and spending time with “his 3 girls” and his beloved grand-daughter, Clara, who was always by his side. He was especially proud to have a great-grandson, Brody Clay, to love and spoil.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James McCurry, George McCurry, G.W. McCurry and sisters, Edith Whisenant and Barbara Ann Smith.
Surviving are three daughters, Kimberly Denise McCurry of the home, Cathy McCurry Barnette and husband Michael of Winston-Salem and Christy McCurry Rawls and husband Michael of Granite Falls and his former wife of 25 years, Brenda Jane McCurry of Granite Falls. Also surviving is his siblings, Frankie “Henry” Stanley (Doug), of Valdese, Brenda Garner of Morganton, Betty Taylor of Drexel, Shirley Carlisle (Steve) of Morganton and Fred F. McCurry (Erica) of Granite Falls and, granddaughters, Clara Elizabeth Burns and Allyson Rawls; grandson, Travis Rawls; great-granddaughter, Ragen Rawls; great-grandson, Brody Clay Watson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 P.M., Tuesday August 22, 2023, in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Rev. Mark Smith officiating and speakers, Phillip Case and Scott Lowman.
The family will receive friends following the service at Heritage Funeral Service.