James Edward Curry

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Edward Curry, who left us peacefully on November 27th, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born on December 9th, 1947 in Wiesbaden, Germany. James embraced life’s many challenges and enjoyed love and laughter. He built his career in international marketing, operating as an independent businessman. He made significant contributions to the field of international product sales both in the United States and Japan. He loved IPA beers, sushi, and crossword puzzles. 

Most importantly, Jim was a great husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa. His greatest source of pride was having a happy, healthy, and loving family. His motto was always: “Do the right thing.” 

Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rieko Curry, his children, Christine Lavender and her husband, Jason, Warren Curry and his wife, Renee, and his grandchildren, Samantha Seward and her husband, Mark, Hannah Gibbons and Alexander Curry, his great grandchild, Stella Seward, and his niece Sarah Norton of Maine. His memory will be cherished by many close friends including Mary Alice Ball, Dewey Michelin and his wife Karen, and Jean Michelin. James also had a revered business relationship with Bob Foster and many others within the Capacitec organization. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Alton W. Curry, his mother, Thekla M. Curry, and his sister, Linda Norton. The family would like to thank the devoted caregivers at INTEGRIS Health Hospice and Town Village Retirement Community.

A private memorial service is scheduled at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, OK.