He was born in Staunton on February 12, 1936, a son of the late Earl Franklin and Lillian (Ray) Curry.
Gene proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a general contractor for many years and later retired from Knopp Enterprises in April 2017.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robin Curry and brother, James Curry.
Left to cherish his memory is wife, Doris (Baylor) Curry; children, Susan Casady and Wayne Curry and wife, La Donna; grandchildren, Marc Curry and Nicole Martin; great grandchildren, Bethany and Arizona Martin; sister, Marian Cline; as well as extended family and friends.
Following cremation, the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Staunton Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes. Burial will be private at Thornrose Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories online with the family by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.