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Larry Barton Currey – Aug. 6, 1945 – July 7, 2026
By Obituary at Fort Worth Report
· July 15, 2026
· 3 min read
FORT WORTH – Larry Currey, 80, passed away on July 7, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on Aug. 6, 1945, (the day they dropped the bomb) to Kenneth Currey and Dorothy Joe Gill Currey in Ada, Oklahoma. He grew up in a loving, supportive environment as his family of five moved from one military
Key takeaway Fort Worth was the family's last military assignment where Larry graduated from North Side High School in 1963.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
Larry Currey's passing leaves a void in the Fort Worth community, where he spent his formative years and later settled with his family. As a graduate of North Side High School, Currey's life reflects the diverse experiences of many Fort Worth residents who have grown up in military families or been shaped by the city's rich automotive culture. His involvement with the Cowtown Vettes car club also highlights the importance of community groups and hobbyist organizations in the city, which provide spaces for people to connect and share their passions. Currey's legacy as a devoted family man, entrepreneur, and veteran will be remembered by his loved ones and the many people he touched through his businesses and community activities. His funeral service at Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel will be an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate his life, which was marked by a unique blend of adventure, creativity, and commitment to those around him.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? FORT WORTH – Larry Currey, 80, passed away on July 7, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on Aug. 6, 1945, (the day they dropped the bomb) to Kenneth Currey and Dorothy Joe Gill Currey in Ada, Oklahoma. He grew up in a loving, supportive environment as his family of five moved from one military
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