Bruce Wayne Curry
1949 - 2025
Bruce (Wayne) Curry, known as “Wayne”; his nickname was Batman. Wayne was born in Greensboro, NC on August 21, 1949; to Mildred Bray Curry and Bruce Welever Curry. He passed away peacefully November 5, 2025 in Winston-Salem, NC. Wayne lived in Walkertown, NC with his wife Carolyn for 33 years. Wayne married Carolyn Rabey on Dec 8th, 1983; they were married for 42 years. They had three children John Rabey (Angela), Jeff Rabey (Deceased), and Christy Curry.
They are also blessed with five grandchildren, Michael Rabey (Jade), Amanda Thompson (Timothy), Gavin Curry, Addison Curry, and Gigi Curry. Wayne was preceded in death by his three siblings, Edwin Curry, Bobby Curry, and Evelyn Lewis. Wayne graduated from Lumberton High School in Lumberton , NC, and Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC.
In 1968 he joined the Air Force, where he served for four years. He helped to maintain the aircraft that supported the Apollo missions. In civilian life he continued to work on airplanes. Wayne loved sports, especially watching Wake Forest University games. His other love was watching NASCAR and drag racing. He enjoyed tinkering with his truck and his tractor and working around his house and gardening.
In lieu of flowers, please give donations to Bethany Baptist Church. (336)767-0760 www.bethany.ws
The funeral ceremony will be officiated by Dr. Brad Stamey on Thursday November 13, 2025.
Itinerary:
Visitation
- Location: Bethany Baptist Church
- Address: 600 Old Hollow Road, Winton-Salem, NC 27105
- Time: 11-11:45AM
Funeral Service
- Location: Bethany Baptist Church
- Address: 600 Old Hollow Road, Winton-Salem, NC 27105
- Time: 12PM (noon)
Graveside Service
- Location: Gardens of Memory Cemetery
- Address: 5676 Old Walkertown Road, Walkertown, NC 27051
- Time: Meeting at graveside location, starting promptly at 1:30 (we will drive individually, there will be no formal procession from Funeral service)