OBITUARY
Michael Franklin Curry
July 11, 1950 – January 5, 2021
Michael Franklin Curry, 70, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Frye Medical Center in Hickory, NC.
Born July 11, 1950 in Mecklenburg County, NC, he is the son of Dorothy Curry and the late James Curry.
Michael spent his career in sales, mostly in the HVAC industry. He was very outgoing and never met a stranger. A resident of Vineyard Point on Lake Norman for many years, Michael was deemed "the Mayor". He was a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School and had attended Central Piedmont Community College.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Curry and her fiancée, Brad; a sister, Vicky Dawson and her husband, Rackley; his nephews, Chris Honeycutt and his wife, Diane and Adam Dawson and wife, Kate. Michael was preceded in death by his father, James Curry and a son, Scott Curry.
Funeral services are planned for 10:00 AM Saturday, January 9, 2021 at McEwen Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262. Friends may visit from 9 AM to 10 am Saturday at the funeral home.
Committal services and burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
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Saturday, January 9, 2021
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Memories
Michael Franklin Curry
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ADD A MEMORYBrant Hart
January 16, 2021
So sorry to hear about Mike's death. I knew him at Ranson Jr. High. Mike was always nice to me whenever I saw him at school. The last time I saw him was at a Rebel Rousers Christmas Party at Ken and Barbara Dresser's house. My deepest goes out to Mike's family.
Bill & Adele Carter
January 9, 2021
“The Mayor” was a great friend and we are still in disbelief to hear of his passing. He gave us so many wonderful memories of our early days at Vineyard Point. While nothing can fill the hole created by his loss, we will always have the joy and laughter he left behind. Mike may be gone from our sight, but he will never be gone from our hearts.
Mary Lou Ervin
January 9, 2021
Praying for the family during this difficult time of lost. May God be your strength and comfort.
Glenn and Mary Lou Ervin
Colleen Thurston
January 8, 2021
Fly high with the Angels Mike. No more pain and suffering. You will be missed. Sincerest condolences to his family.
Karen Day
January 8, 2021
Thank you Mike for sharing your family with mine throughout the years. I will not be there in person tomorrow as I am still in quarantine. So many memories to share. I will hold them in my heart. Godspeed dear friend.
Vicky Dawson
January 8, 2021
To my one and only brother, may your pain be gone. You will be missed very much. Rest In Peace. Much love, Vicky
Liz and Arden Reiser
January 8, 2021
We shared a lot of memories with the mayor! We will always remember the happy times at our house at the lake and at vineyard point! Love you always, arden and Liz
Julie Baker
January 8, 2021
My neighbor my friend. First you were the one that taught me everything when i got my first boat and never made fun of me for how bad I was, you came out and rescued me a few times but I did get to do the same for you a few times once I knew what I was doing lol. At least a couple days a week, ended my days just hanging out with you and many other neighbors on your patio. Great conversation and yes usually a couple cocktails... so miss those days! To this day when my dog goes by and someone is there, he has to stop for dog treats... the same container is still in the same spot! So many laughs and adventures. My heart goes out to your family, may God give them peace. Rest in peace my friend
Myra Billings
January 7, 2021
Steve and I send our thoughts and prayers. We were with Mike in the class of 1969 at North Mecklenburg High School. We just celebrated our 50th class reunion in November 2019. We send our heart felt sympathy Steve &Myra Billings.
Scott England
January 7, 2021
Mike was one of the first people to come up to us when we moved in across the street! Over time we would always talk and we always said we would cook some steaks on the grill when it warms up! After his surgery i started mowing the yard every week to try and help the family. Mike would always be sitting at the garage to thank me for helping him out! Told him that's what friends do! I will think of him everytime the grass grows tall and green! I'm so glad i had the opportunity to meet such a great man! It's not going to be the same pulling out of my driveway and getting that wave from him as i pull away! Mike will truly be missed. I am a better man for knowing him! Thanks for the kind words, steak dinner, and friendship! It's not goodbye but see you later buddy!
Scott England