James Daniel Curry

Mr. James Daniel "Dan" Curry, passed away from cardiac arrest, Thursday May 26, 2011 in Bartow. Born December 1, 1946 in Fort Meade, Mr. Curry was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Highland City. He was a Veteran of th U.S. Army. He was a deeply devoted Christian husband and father and loved spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Curry worked nearly 30 years for Land Span in Lakeland where he most recently was the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ along with all of his family. He loved taking trips to the Smokey Mountains, traveling in his R.V., and attending and watching auto racing events. Mr. Curry is survived by a loving family that includes his wife of 42 years, Pam Curry of Bartow, his son Mark Curry and wife Holly of Bartow, his mother Leona W. Curry also of Bartow, his sister Theresa C. Keen and husband Cecil of Fort Meade, three grandchildren; Nathan Curry, Ashlyn Curry, Gage Albritton, and many members of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends for a celebration of Mr. Curry's life on Tuesday, May 31st from 6pm to 8pm at Crossroads Baptist Church, 6129 U.S. Highway 98 South in Highland City. A reception will follow the celebration in the church fellowship hall. In leiu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. Finally, the family request that friends and love ones continue with Dan's "pay it forward" attitude.