Harrison County MsArchives Obituaries.....Curry, Lt. Robert August 14, 2008 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ms/msfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Creel Kendrick http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00018.html#0004458 August 15, 2008, 8:14 pm : posted in local paper on Aug.15, 2008 copied Lt. Robert Curry, age 39, of Wooklmarket, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008 in Gulfport. Lt.Curry began his employment with the Gulfport Police Department December 1, 1994, after having served his country in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War. He was currently serving as a lieutenant for the traffic division and district supervisor for Orange Grove. Lt. Curry was the current president of the S.T.O.R.M. organization, after serving as secretary for many years. He was a hostage negotiator for Gulfport Police Department and a Master DUI instructor. He served as a DUI officer for several years, and was also a master SFST instructor. Lt. Curry was a member of MLEOA, PBA, and attended Coalville United Methodist Church. He also worked at Harrison County Police Academy as an instructor. Lt. Curry held numerous law enforcement certifications and received numerous letters of appreciation during his career. He enjoyed racing, fishing, and playing softball. He also enjoyed training and instructing law enforcement and civilians in various areas. "Rob's death is a tremendous loss to our police family. He has always embodied that which makes law enforcement an admirable job. There has never been a question as to his love of the job and the love of his fellow officers. Rob has recently been assigned as the Officer In Charge and operated a motorcycle everyday. It quickly became obvious his love of the motorcycle unit was fulfilling for him and a benefit to the traffic goals of the city." Lt. Curry was preceded in death by his father, Richard Curry; and his sister, Patricia Curry. Funeral service at St. James Catholic Church, Gulfport. Interment: Coalville Cemetery. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ms/harrison/obits/curry553gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/msfiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb