SR1860 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles Curry, who passed away on June 10, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Charles Curry was born in Starkville, Mississippi to Annie Laura (Pearson) and George Curry Sr. on July 30, 1938; as a young man, he spent time with his father, learning about the family businesses, including a grocery store, a gas station, and a farm; he would often sneak on to the back of the pick up truck to accompany his father; each day he would take his father an afternoon snack of homemade cake and a cup of coffee; as a child, he was a member of the Zion Franklin United Methodist Church in Starkville, where his parents were active members; and

WHEREAS, Charles Curry began selling milk, although he never actually milked the cows, and received his first check for his service at the age of 12, igniting his entrepreneurial spirit; he also learned to drive at an early age, even before he was tall enough to see over the steering wheel; he drove the school bus to transport his classmates to school, sparking his love for driving and appreciation of cars; he loved old cars and believed they should always be clean; he could often be found washing his truck or one of his cars outside of C. P. Grinding; and

WHEREAS, After graduating high school, Charles Curry traveled to Chicago, working briefly as a cook and as a machinist in the grinding business; he took to the grinding business and eventually purchased his own machine shop with his brother; they became successful small business owners for over 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Charles Curry married Henry Alice in 1957 and they had three children; and

WHEREAS, Charles Curry joined Grant Memorial AME Church and was active with the men's group; he could be found in the church kitchen cooking his specialty of salmon croquettes, singing with the men's choir, or even helping with the church finances; he devoted his entire life to his work and his family; his home was the gathering place for family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Charles Curry was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Louise; and his daughters, Felecia and Audrey; and

WHEREAS, Charles Curry is survived by his wife, Henry Alice; his daughters, Angela (Alfonzo) and Beverly; his grandchildren, Jareem, Jamel, Charlene, Christa, Christopher, and Jai; his great-grandchildren, Brian, David, D'andre, Lamore', and Jeremiah; his siblings, Catherine (Cleveland), Margaret, Zelda, George Jr., Sammie, and Isaac (Bobbie); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles Curry, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Charles Curry as an expression of our deepest sympathy.