Clyde D. Curl, 86 of Peru, was called to be with the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born on February 3, 1930 in Joplin, MO. He was the son of James R. and Martha (Evans) Curl. Clyde married Doris (Cardwell) on December 19, 1949. They were married for 67 years and he cared for his bride until his last day. He is survived by his wife, Doris, son David Curl and wife. Bonnie, Mexico, daughter Donna Budd and husband Mike, Oregon, granddaughter, Michelle Denny and husband Shaun, Alaska, granddaughter, Charity Reilly and husband Patrick, Georgia, grandson David Curl and wife Sarah, West Lafayette, grandson Joshua Budd and partner Daniel Cosio, California, granddaughter Summer Andrus and husband Troy, Oregon, 7 great grandsons, Preston Reilly, Mitchell Curl, Noah Denny, Wyatt Curl, David Curl III, Aaron Denny, Lincoln Curl, 5 great granddaughters, Alexandria Denny, Caroline Reilly, Norah Reilly, Emily Andrus, Charlotte Andrus, one great-great grandchild due any day, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Raymond, John and sister Rosalene (Curl) Burnes.
Clyde enlisted in the Army at age 19. He served honorably in the Korean War as a mortarman from 1950-1951. He worked for Rohr Aircraft Corporation for 30 years as a machinist and was part of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He retired from Rohr in 1982. He worked at a newspaper printing company following his retirement. Clyde was also a member of Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church in Peru serving faithfully as a deacon, usher and board member.
Clyde practiced what he preached and did not live a life of contradiction. The greatest legacy he left for his family and friends was that of being a great example of a Godly man. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was not ashamed to share this with anybody willing to listen. It was exceedingly important to him that his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren all know the Lord as he did.
Clyde was quite the story teller. He always had an amazing story about what is was like growing up in the 30’s and 40’s or something he would remember about the Korean War. Watching him tell a funny story was a sight to see, especially, when he started laughing so hard he couldn’t finish the ending. He loved to laugh and spend time with his loved ones.
A visitation will be held at Calvary Temple Assembly of God at 2908 W 200N in Peru, IN on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 4-6pm. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held at Calvary Temple Assembly of God on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 11am, officiated by Pastor Kevin Palmer.
In lieu of flowers, please send your memorial contribution to Calvary Temple Assembly of God.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com