He was a retired engineer for Union Pacific Railroad, a veteran of the United States Army, a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church and also attended Harmony Free Will Baptist Church at Rye. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Curry.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Christeen McKinney Curry of Rye; four daughters, Angela Mondragon of Conway, Tonya and Sonya Curry of Norwich, CT and Megan Curry Wells and husband Andrew of Little Rock; one sister, Glenda Curry Andrews of the Rock Springs community; four grandsons, Danny and Joel Brickey, Jesse Mondragon and Sebastian Wells; three granddaughters, Lauren Curry Castle, Miranda Curry and Mariah Curry; three great grandchildren, Syndee, Maycee and Jake Brickey; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Union Cemetery at Rye with Military Honors. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(16)
ronnie
wichita, KS Saturday, August 11, 2018 I worked a number of years with O J out of Pratt Kansas,he was a good friend and co-worker.Margie Chambers Curry
Rock Springs, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Glenda, may your memories of Orbert comfort you & your family. I know that I am truly blessed to get back to Rock Springs to live. Blessings! MargieJohn & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 24, 2018 You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the days ahead.Love,
John, Paige, & Boys
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, July 23, 2018 Orbert and my sister, Dianne graduated high school together and he was such a fine young man when I knew him back then. My prayers are with you all in your sorrow. May God surround you with his loving arms to give you peace and comfort.With sympathy,
Janice
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, July 23, 2018 Glenda, Sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Prayers for you and your family. God bless!!Dennis
Dolly Farmer
Monticello, AR Monday, July 23, 2018 Sonya and family, I am so sorry for the loss you are feeling, Praying for comfort and peace for your family.Norman and Sandra Word
Warren, AR Sunday, July 22, 2018 So very sorry to hear about Mr. Orbert! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 22, 2018 Curry FamilyI am so sorry for your loss of Orbert. He was always a nice person in school
Prayers for each of you.
Kathy Bates Berry D.C.H.S. classmate 1960
Danny Scott
Little Rock, AR Sunday, July 22, 2018 God bless each of you! Loved knowing and working with such a great person!Sue Curry Hollis
Vilonia, AR Saturday, July 21, 2018 Thought and prayers for your family with the lossOf your loved one.
Rev Boyd Savage
Pansy, AR Saturday, July 21, 2018 Glenda and family, you are in my prayers. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.Marshall and Laura Napier
Warren, AR Saturday, July 21, 2018 We are praying for you during this time. We are so sorry for your loss.Bill and Kathy Jarrett
Greenbrier, AR Friday, July 20, 2018 Megan , we are so sorry to hear of Poppas passing. You and the family are in our prayers. May he rest in peace and Gods love.Kathy Harrelson Kelly
Warren, AR Friday, July 20, 2018 So sorry to hear this. Much love from our family to yours.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, July 20, 2018 I am sorry for your great loss. You have my prayers and sympathy at this sad time!Danny and Brenda Adair
Warren, AR Thursday, July 19, 2018 So sorry for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.