Roscoe “Buddy” Curles Jr., 72 of Bradenton, FL passed away July 12, 2017. He was born in Mitchell, GA and relocated to Florida in the 1950’s. Buddy was an A1 Welder at Tropicana for 34 years. He will be greatly missed by all. Buddy was preceded in death by his mother, Eula Pearl Smith; father, Roscoe Curles, Sr.; brother, Joe Curles; and sisters, Connie Walling, and Janice Wright. He is survived by his son, Scott (Julie) Curles; daughter, Lori L. Curles; sister, Phyllis Haviala of Oklahoma; brothers, Jerry Curles, and Jimmy Curles of South Carolina; 2 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no services for Buddy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice of Ellenton.
