Mr. Homer Wade Curling, age 91 of Benton, KY passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his home.
Homer was born in Canton, Kentucky on March 29, 1931 to the late Clarence T. Curling and Annie L. (Gray) Curling. He was retired from SKW Metals and Alloys. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War and was a Purple Heart recipient. Mr. Curling was a member of Briensburg United Methodist Church, the Briensburg – TL Jefferson Masonic Lodge No. 401 for 67 years, the Grand Lodge, and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
Surviving are daughters, Cassandra Wyatt, husband Benny of Aurora, KY and Katana Darnell, husband Adam of Kirksey, KY.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jerlene “Jeri” (Collins) Curling; daughter, Tiffany Curling; grandson, Alexander Hubbard; and his parents.
There will be a private family service.
Interment will be in Marshall County Memory Gardens, Benton, KY.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Kirksey United Methodist Church Food Pantry, PO box 8, Kirksey, KY 42054.