John "Big" Allen Currin

John “Big” Allen Currin, 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2024. John was son of the late Allen Frazier Currin Jr. and Thelma Jewell Wallace Currin and the loving husband of Linda Kay Crider Currin. Born in Lumberton, North Carolina on April 20, 1941, John was one of three children. He graduated from Rowland High School in North Carolina and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. John received his Bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in electrical engineering and began a career in 1969 with GE Gas Turbine in Schenectady, NY and Greenville, SC with a 15-year stent at J.E. Sirrine in Greenville, SC. John was a dedicated, hard worker, and enjoyed retirement after 40 years. He loved spending his free time playing, coaching, and watching sports. He was the definition of a true sports fanatic. John was also a member and deacon at Abner Creek Baptist Church. He taught Sunday school classes and played an instrumental role in helping the church build their sports facilities. John impacted the lives of many people during his lifetime and will be deeply missed by those who loved him. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Trent Wallace Currin, Brian Crider Currin (Nancy), Tara Currin Keels (Dr. Robbie Keels), and Melissa Margretta Currin Scott; his grandchildren, Trey Currin (Murphy), MAJ Trevor Currin (DeAnne), CPT Josh McGowan (Summer), Caz Currin (Heather), Adam Currin (Ruthie), Kenzley Nelson (Branson), Austin Keels, Harrison Keels, Asher Keels, Filson Scott, and Eliza Scott; his great grandchildren, Noah, Levi, Teagan, Kennedy, Elsie, Theodore, Benji, and Emelia; and his siblings, Wallace Lunsford Currin (Patty Ann) and Beverly Jewell Currin. He is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Dottie Currin. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Abner Creek Baptist Church; 2461 Abner Creek Road Greer, SC 29651. A service will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Abner Creek Baptist Church with interment immediately following. Pastor Donald Thomas will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Abner Creek Baptist Church or to The COPD Foundation; 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd Miami FL, 33134.

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John "Big" Allen Currin

April 20, 1941 - January 14, 2024