John Foster Curry

John Foster Curry, 87, of Denton, TX went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He was born o December 14, 1921 in Bloomington and graduated from Bloomington High school and Indiana University with his B.S., M.S. AND Ed. D. he served in the 88th Division of the U.S. Army during WW II in the Northern Africa and Italian theaters. He was the first Allied Officer to enter Rome the day the Rome fell. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters. His first love was his wife of 62 years, Eunice, who survives him in death. His second love was teaching. He taught public school or was principal in schools in Indiana, Ohio and Alaska. They moved to Denton to get one year of experience at north Texas State College. He retired in 1986 after 30 years of teaching and administering in the College of Education at the University of North Texas. He was one of the founders of the Lifeline program in Denton and the Denton Girls Softball Association. His volunteer work included Habitat for humanity, SPAN, and 4-H. He was an active member, Deacon, Elder, Trustee and Sunday School teacher in the First Presbyterian Church of Denton. His is also survived by his two daughters, Elaine Curry and Eileen Resnik, his son-in-law, Neil Resnik, his grandson, Chad Resnik, one sister, Ellen Hill and one brother, Laurence Curry. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wylie Curry, mother, Elva Mae Curry and his brothers, Robert M. Curry and Kenneth M. Curry. Graveside services will be held at Covenanter Cemetery in Bloomington, In at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28th. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5th at the First Presbyterian Church in Denton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 7418 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, PA 15208. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org. John was a loving husband, father, adored by his children and revered by his students. He will be forever loved and missed. Allen Funeral Home, 4155. S. Old St. Rd. 37, Bloomington, IN 47401 is in charge of arrangements.

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John Foster Curry

December 14, 1921 - November 25, 2009