Donald Eugene McCurry, Sr. went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2023 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on September 4, 1937 and was the son of the late William and Olney McCurry.

Don was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he served as a former Deacon and was a member of the Louie Allen Sunday School class.

He worked for Star Press for 20 years and later retired from Coca-Cola after 35 years of service. Don was a member of Number Three Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years and faithfully provided drinks and snacks to the firemen while out on fire calls.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Kathryn Bridges McCurry; son, Gene McCurry (Tamara); daughter, Ann Thackerson (Bobby); grandchildren Josh Thackerson (Mandy), Katie Turner (Austin), Courtney McCurry, Cody McCurry (Emily); great-grandchildren Ally, Brody and Colby Thackerson, Micah and Millie Turner; sisters Jo Hester and Jane Harris. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill McCurry, Bruce McCurry, Clifford McCurry; and sisters, Elizabeth Debrew and Catherine Standridge.

A Graveside service will be Saturday, March 4th at 2:00pm in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Earl. Visitation will follow the service, in the cemetery.

Memorials can be made to New Hope Baptist Church Office Equipment Fund, PO Box 116 Earl, NC 28038

Funeral services entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home