Don Edward McCurry

Don E. McCurry, 70, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.

Don was born in De Queen, Arkansas on October 26, 1953, the son of Wilburn and Dorothy McCurry. Don grew up and attended school in Wichita, KS.  After moving to Millerton, OK he received an Associate Degree in Counseling.  He served in the United States Army and was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 3115 in Wichita, KS.  He was an active member of the community in Millerton, OK and served on the Water Board and held the position of Mayor for several years.  He was an excellent carpenter and general contractor.

Don is survived by his children, Jordon (Samantha) Husman and Amanda Husman; grandchildren Wyatt Gray, Paytience Husman, Preslea Husman and Damien Husman; siblings Howard (Gayle) McCurry, Bob (Trina) McCurry, Judy (Frank) Hawkins, Peggy Taylor, Janet Perry, and James McCurry, one aunt, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends both in Millerton and in Wichita.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Dorothy McCurry; his brother, Jerry McCurry, and two brothers-in-law Kenny Taylor and Ron Perry.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the White Family Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at Forest Grove Cemetery in Garvin, Oklahoma at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

A special thank you to family, neighbors, friends and Hospice that provided loving care and tremendous support.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to a memorial fund designated to purchase picnic tables for the Millerton Park in the Don McCurry Memorial Fund set up at McCurtain County National Bank.

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