Richard G. Curry Jr., 72, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 25, 1948 in Wheeling, WV. Richard was a veteran in the Army who served during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Barbara Curry; sons, Christopher (Raili) Curry and Nicholas Curry; grandchildren, Koa and Cedar Curry; mother, Mary Curry; siblings, John (Betty) Curry, Cynthia (Joe) Acord and Mary (Kelly) Leffler and many nieces and nephews. Richard is preceded in death by his father, Richard Curry Sr. Honoring the family’s wishes, cremation will take place. Memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH 43062 with Pastor Calvin Alexander officiating. Memorial visitation will begin an hour prior to the start of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 in Richard’s memory.