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)
I didn’t know Wayne well but when I was around him, he just lit up the room. I really enjoyed talking to him. He had a smile on his face all the time. He will be missed by so many.
Carolyn, you and your family are in my prayers. May God’s presence and your sweet memories bring you comfort.
Wayne was my neighbor and more importantly my friend. I fondly recall him stopping by my barn many times when he would see me outside just to say hello and see what I was up to. He always asked about each one of my family members by name and was so genuine in our conversations. We both served in the Air Force and could always talk Airplanes & Aviation. I’ll certainly miss our nice chats we would have about planes, cars and even cows!! He fought a tough battle. I know he is in Heaven with our Lord where there are No Tears and No Suffering-only Light & Love. Praying for peace for the Curry family.
We sure are going to miss Wayne and all his wisdom and funny remarks! He was a good friend and brother in Christ! Prayers for the peace and comfort only our Lord and Savior can give! 🙏
We sure are going to miss Wayne and all his wisdom and funny remarks! He was a good friend and brother in Christ! Prayers for the peace and comfort only our Lord and Savior can give! 🙏
Wayne will be missed. So sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and strength at this time.
Wayne was in my Sunday School Class at Bethany, he was always so kind and helpful. I spoke to him on the phone when he was waiting to go to rehab one day and he stated he was worried about his wife, the stress of him being sick and what she was having to do for him. I told him that our class would help anytime he asked for our help. Peace be with his family and the good memories will flood your soul Carolyn and all the other bad times will go away.
gail kolischak
We hadn’t known Wayne as long some others in our class at Church , but he was a wonderful person who was always willing to talk and was quick with a joke. A true Believer of our Lord and a great guy. He will be missed. Peace and comfort for the family.
I had the privilege of being Wayne’s Deacon. I will remember the times praying with him and Carolyn. Praying for God to heal my brother if it was his will. Wayne today you are healed. You are running free like a deer running through a field. This is not a good- bye my brother but a see you later! We will meet again in glory.
I’ll always remember Wayne’s
cheerful ‘Well hey Kim”; he was a close friend to my family. May your memories be a comfort.