Obituary for James Harold Currin
A Celebration of Life for James Currin, 90, of Athens, is scheduled for 3:00 P.M., Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Pic N Spur Lodge, 8984 US HWY 175 W Athens, Texas 75752.
Mr. Currin passed away November 20, 2021, in Athens.
James Harold Currin was born February 4, 1931 in Commerce, the son of Albert Currin and Mattie (Hannah) Ship. He graduated from Commerce High School and attended East Texas State University in Commerce where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. James taught school for many years with the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. After teaching school, he owned and operated H&S Plumbing in Dallas for 15 years before moving to the Athens area where he owned and operated National Supply Company for 35 years. James enjoyed hunting, was outgoing, never met a stranger and had an infectious laugh. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy (Tompkins) Currin and sister, Norma Gravely.
Survivors include sons, Steve Currin and wife Peggy of Athens, Brett Currin and wife Anna of Athens; grandchildren, Kelly Bennett and husband Bobby, Brett Currin, Jr. and wife Lydia; great grandchildren, Alyssa Bennett, Cole Bennett, Chase Bennett, Rosie Currin and Sammie Currin.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home family.
Mr. Currin passed away November 20, 2021, in Athens.
James Harold Currin was born February 4, 1931 in Commerce, the son of Albert Currin and Mattie (Hannah) Ship. He graduated from Commerce High School and attended East Texas State University in Commerce where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. James taught school for many years with the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. After teaching school, he owned and operated H&S Plumbing in Dallas for 15 years before moving to the Athens area where he owned and operated National Supply Company for 35 years. James enjoyed hunting, was outgoing, never met a stranger and had an infectious laugh. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy (Tompkins) Currin and sister, Norma Gravely.
Survivors include sons, Steve Currin and wife Peggy of Athens, Brett Currin and wife Anna of Athens; grandchildren, Kelly Bennett and husband Bobby, Brett Currin, Jr. and wife Lydia; great grandchildren, Alyssa Bennett, Cole Bennett, Chase Bennett, Rosie Currin and Sammie Currin.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home family.