Fred Albert Curless

Fred Albert Curless, aged 80, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Humphrey Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Ronnie Birge. Prior to the service, visitation with the family will be held at 10:00 AM, followed by burial at Mayflower Cemetery in Mayflower, Arkansas, at 3:00 PM.

Born on April 4, 1943, in Hutchison, Kansas, Fred was the son of Elmer and Fannie V. (Hale) Curless. On December 5, 2015, he married Carolyn Sue Murray-Trusty.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Marvin Elmer Curless. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Murray-Trusty; a daughter, Denise Wright (Bobby) of Bentonville; two sons, David Murray (Catheren) of Ramona, California, and Darryl Murray (Jennifer) of Cedar City, Utah; a sister, Patricia “Patti” Manke of Derby, Kansas; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, Fred successfully ran a water softening service for many years in California and later established a construction business in Arkansas. He and Carolyn were devoted members of the Assembly of God faith, finding solace and joy in Gospel music, particularly the traditional hymns of the church. They cherished attending concerts of their favorite artists and groups, often traveling for the experience. Fred's hobbies included camping, boating, and fishing.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations in Fred’s honor to a cause close to his and Carolyn's hearts: The Gospel Music Hymn Sing Foundation, PO Box 1182, Morristown, TN 37816, or through online contributions at https://gmhs-341846.square.site.

For further details and to leave condolences, please visit Fred’s internet obituary and online guestbook at www.humphreyfuneral.com.