James G. "Jay" Curry

January 11, 1959 - June 17, 2018

James G. "Jay" Curry ,59, of Konnarock, VA went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA. He was a native of Charleston, WV, a son of the late Richard and Brenda Curry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Steven Curry and Kevin Anderson. He was called to be a minister and had been the former pastor of churches in Mountain City, TN, Houlka, MS, Colby, KS, and was the current pastor of Mercy Seat Church in Chilhowie, VA. He had established a prison ministry at Northeast Correctional Center in Mountain City, TN in 1997. Pastor Curry was a former member of the Saltville Rescue Squad and he enjoyed riding his Harley. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Starla Curry; two sons, Robbie Carrier and his fiance, Miranda, of Potsdam, NY, and Micah Carrier and his wife, Michele, of Pontotoc, MS; ten grandchildren, Collin, Ethan, Miyah, Emma, Khloie, Sophie, Carter, Oliver, Ella, and Aaryn; his former daughters-in-law, Brandi Reed and Barbara Lowe; one sister, Paula Anderson; two brothers, David Anderson and Mike Anderson; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to all the staff at Johnston Memorial Hopsital for all the love and care shown to Jay during his illness. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Soul's Harbor Church, 375 Bonham Road, Bristol, VA. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM Wednesday at the church with Pastor Denny Livingston officiating. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Pastor Curry and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.