Leslie McCurry

Leslie “Les” McCurry of Chestertown, MD, died on March 5, 2005, at his daughter’s home in Joppa, MD. He was 76. Born in Bee Log, NC, on August 26, 1928, he was the son of the late, Chapel Tweed and Molly Hensley McCurry. He graduated from Bee Log High School and Mars Hill College with a two-year degree, and he then attended Beria College in Beria, KY, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. He also completed post graduate work with the University of Kentucky. Mr. McCurry served in the U.S. Army following WWII in Japan and was later honorably discharged. He moved to Baltimore, MD, where he worked with Glen L. Martin Inc,. and while in Baltimore he met and married Pat L. Underwood in 1953. After taking a position with Southern States, he was transferred to Chestertown, MD, where he managed Kent & Queen Anne’s Petroleum for over 30 years. He was a member of Chestertown Optimists Club, Chestertown Lions Club, Kent County Chamber of Commerce, and the Chestertown Baptist Church. He was also a proud member of Gideon’s International. Les enjoyed spending time in North Carolina and gardening. In addition to his wife of 51 years, he is survived by a daughter, Susan McCurry of Joppa, MD; a son, Gregory McCurry of Chestertown, MD; two sisters, Eloise Reynolds of Phoenix, AZ, and Evelyn Simons of Kingsport, TN; a brother, Cecil McCurry of Zachary, LA; two grandchildren, Michael and Kimberly McCurry; two great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Chris Beritela along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey McCurry. Services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 2:00 P.M. at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD, where relatives and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Additional services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Holcomb Brothers Funeral Home in Burnsville, NC, at 11:00 A.M. where relatives and friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in the family cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your local Gideon’s Chapter or Community Hospice of MD, 9940 Franklin Square Drive, Suite K, Baltimore, MD. 21236.