William Edwin Curry

He was an enormously devoted family man and friend. He loved his family and cherished each one of them. If ever there was a problem, you always knew he would be standing beside you to give advice and help.

He loved anytime he was able to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. He spent numerous summers in the pool, knocking back cocktails, smoking a cigar, and putting on the best music mix you could ever wish for.

He loved all types of music. He would go to almost any concert you would need a "date" to. He even went to see Barry Manilow by himself about five years ago. He described the old timers crowd and how he was the only one standing to dance and sing as loud as he could. You could often find him cranking up music in his classroom before the kids would arrive at school…but you never knew if it would be the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Grateful Dead, or Snoop Dogg.

One day his wife, Wendy, came home from work to find a motorcycle in the garage. They previously "discussed it" where the conversations were polar opposite opinions. Ed's response to her displeasure was, "it's always easier to ask for forgiveness, not permission". Needless to say, Ed wasn't the best rule follower. He did things his way!

Ed always loved teaching! For various reasons…one was the summers off! He would spend at least 4 days a week golfing. Many times by himself during the mornings, so as to not take away from family time. One of his favorite memories was going to the Masters with a friend. Another reason he loved teaching was the friendships he made with co-workers in the school. People were attracted to his big personality. If you met him once, you'd never forget him. He was quick to find friends as he moved through Washington Township schools. Those friendships that he started 15 years ago, still exist today. The primary reason for teaching is the kids! He adored those kids (at least most of them)! He was able to provide stability, growth, friendships, and a fun environment to learn in. He wasn't afraid to embarrass himself to provide a good laugh for the students. Nor was he afraid to stand in the hallways in the morning to high five kids as they arrived. He wanted to touch each child and make a difference.

His happiness was wrapped up in his family. He loved his sister like only a brother could. They were inseparable. It was them against everyone else! He also loved spending time with her husband and daughter. His wife was his best friend and they loved having date nights. They would often go on weekend trips together to see concerts or just spend time alone. His daughter was his pride and joy. He couldn't wait to teach her about life! He taught her the 4 Rules of Life. #1 – don't panic, #2 – Be safe & have fun, #3 – You can't always get what you want, #4 – Don't stop believin'. He made a huge impact in her life for the few years they had together. He was an amazing dad!

We will miss him greatly as he was taken from us so suddenly!

When Ed took off for the party in the sky, he left behind his wife, Wendy; daughter, Zoey; sister, Cindy (Robert) Bell; sister in law, Morgan Settle; niece, Emma Bell, in-laws, Fred and Maggie Settle; and many other family members and friends.

A visitation will be held for Ed from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at the Northview Church Carmel Campus, 12900 Hazel Dell Pkwy, Carmel, IN 46033, on Friday, January 25, 2019. The funeral service will be held at Leppert Mortuary - Carmel Chapel at noon on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Ed will be laid to rest at Carmel Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Zoey Curry's Trust for her future education and care. Donations can be dropped off at the funeral home or mailed to PO Box 225, Camby, IN 46113.