Wilbur Allan ‘Bill’ Curry was born on May 6, 1917, in Green Turtle Cay to Robert BERNICE Curry (1886-1989) and Ida Bethel (1886-1917).
His siblings included…
- Male (1908) died at birth
- Clifton (1912)
In December 1938, Bill married Roseline Elizabeth Roberts (1921-2002) daughter of Harry Roberts (1892-1976) and Estella Louise Lowe (1895-1927). They divorced in 1947.
Their children included…
- Allan Carroll
- Estella
In June 1960, Bill married June Rosalie Hencey.
Their children included…
- Wilber Gene (1949)
- Merlee Charlotte (1951)
- Charlotte Elizabeth (1952)
Children from other marriages include Walter Earl (1962).
Bill was a sea captain and travelled the world working from various wealthy boat owners.
Captain Wilbur Allan ‘Bill’ Curry passed away on August 28, 1986 (age 69) in Texas.
Photo courtesy of Randy Curry
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