David “Dave” N. McCurley, age 91, of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Dave was born on March 22, 1932, in Scraper, Oklahoma to Nute and Winne (Johnson) McCurley. On December 5, 1950, Dave joined the United States Airforce in Hanford, California. During his service he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with Broze Star and the United Nations Service Medal. On September 27, 1952, he was honorably discharged from Stead Airforce Base in Nevada. While living in California, Dave worked for the City of San Jose as a transit supervisor. He would later own and operate a Douglas, gas station, a Shell, gas station and a car lot.
As a teenager, Dave was sweet on a local girl by the name of Martha L. Tosh. The two dated for a time but eventually life took them separate ways. Dave never forgot Martha or the love he felt for her all those years ago. In the 1980's he moved to Branson, Missouri where he built a home he planned to share with the love of his life, Martha. The two were reunited and the spark between them was still there. Not wanting to waste another day, on December 4, 1993, Dave and Martha were united in marriage and together they shared the next 30 wonderful years. The couple made their home in Branson, Missouri. They enjoyed traveling and enjoyed the local theatres in Branson. The Pierce Arrow Theater was their personal favorite. They stayed in the Branson area until 2015, when they moved back to Oklahoma. The couple passed away only 2 months to the day, apart from each other.
Dave loved his family and friends and the time he spent surrounded by them. Surviving to honor his memory are his children, David L. “Shorty” McCurley and wife, Kim, Cathe Giannetti and husband, John, Kerry McCurley and Sharon Sadowski; stepchildren, Pamela Ward, Genia Leroy, John (Sonya) Tackkett, Sonya (Larry Shufelt) Tackkett; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nute and Vinnie McCurley, loving wife, Martha McCurley and by his siblings.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. Family and friends can stop by the funeral home to sign the guest register and pay their respects.
A Graveside Service will be held for Dave on Friday, April 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Fairview Veterans Patio in Coffeyville. Pastor Mark Wilson will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by the V.F.W. Post 1022 and American Legion Post 20 Honor Guard.
Arrangements are under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. To leave a condolence for the family online, visit www.dwbfh.com
