Arvis L. Curry

Arvis L. Curry Jr., 64, of Clothier, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2014 at home after a short illness.

Born October 31, 1949, at Holden, he was the son of the late Arvis Sr. and Hilie Curry. Arvis was also preceded in death by his first wife Sandra and his brother Wayne.

Those left to mourn his loss include his beloved wife Patricia, his daughter Amy and her husband Scott of Clothier, and two precious grandchildren, Cassandra and Dillon, who were his pride and joy, step- children John (Lisa) Holbrook, Stephanie (Chuck) Peterson, Tracy (Elmer) Guardion, and five step- grandchildren, Ashley, Aiden, Matthew, Allison, and Erik. He is also survived by his brother Alan (Drema) Curry of Rome, GA., and his sister Sharon (Dennis) Sprouse of Verdunville, WV.

A viewing will be held at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV, on Saturday, April 5, 2014, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM . Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. The service will be led by Rev. Wayne Runyan. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill, WV.

Arvis was a retired coal miner and a faithful servant of the Lord and member of Coal Valley Freewill Baptist Church at Clothier for over 30 years.

Arvis was a most humble man with a truly kind heart. He loved the Lord and could always be found doing his father’s business. He always had a smile and encouraging words for everyone he met. Arvis never let the fact that he had only one arm hinder him in any way. He worked hard his entire life using what God had given him and never questioned why. Arvis was heard many times in his testimony saying that he would wave two good arms in praise when he meets Jesus face to face. On Tuesday afternoon, that is just what he did.