Michael B. McCurry Sr.

June 12, 1947 ~ June 19, 2023
Michael B. McCurry SR, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on June 19, 2023. Michael was born to the late William & Faye McCurry, on June 12, 1947, in Indianapolis. Michael graduated from Manual High School in 1965. He went on to marry his wife, Sharon, of 37 years in 1985. Michael had a generous heart and infectious sense of humor. After he retired, he spent his time doing the things he loved the most. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, video poker and bingo. Not to mention, he was pretty much untouchable with a good game of cornhole and game shows. Additionally, Michael was an avid sports fan. He was particularly partial to his IU and Indianapolis Colts teams. Michael very much loved his time spent with his family and especially, his grandchildren. It has been said that “his hands were made for holding babies”.
Michael is survived by his loving wife; Sharon McCurry, children; Michael B. (Tracie) McCurry Jr., Scott A. (Cathy) McCurry, Jeffrey (Laura) Suding, Julie (Michael) Ferguson and Tracey (Pat) Michael, grandchildren; Joshua, Megan, Zachary, Rachel, Max, Marc, Keegan, Evan, Wyatt, Chelsie, Ashley, Brian and Kevin. great-grandchildren; Brendan, Charles, Finn, Lyric, Chloe, Kendra and Kaylee, brothers; William and Stephen McCurry, sister; Millicent Stiefler.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents and brother; Robert McCurry.
Michael’s Life Celebration® Memorial Gathering and Funeral Service will be held at O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46237. Visitation will be Thursday, June 29, 2023, 2 to 4 p.m., with the service following at 4 p.m. Visit www.OrileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
I love you papaw. I am sorry I wasn’t there as much as I use to be lately. But we do love you so much. And I’m just relieved that you are not in any more pain.. we all will miss you so much. Love always Megan, Brendan and lyric.
Praise God! Your at home! To my bonus brothers and Sharon, Mike holds a very special place in my heart, my early memories of your dad go way back to the middle 70s , baseball, fishing & drive-in movies when we all was kids. But my greatest memories are how much love he had for everyone, he was the kindness man I ever knew and I am so blessed by my two bonus brothers and their beautiful ladies and all that I get the previvlage of calling them my family, Sharon I’m so sorry, but God has him and you all need to remember it’s not a Goodbye, just until you see him again! Love you all very much! Your Home Mike now your all new again!
Amber
Praise God! Your at home! To my bonus brothers and Sharon, Mike holds a very special place in my heart, my early memories of your dad go way back to the middle 70s , baseball, fishing & drive-in movies when we all was kids. But my greatest memories are how much love he had for everyone, he was the kindness man I ever knew and I am so blessed by my two bonus brothers and their beautiful ladies and all that I get the previvlage of calling them my family, Sharon I’m so sorry, but God has him and you all need to remember it’s not a Goodbye, just until you see him again! Love you all very much! Your Home Mike now your all new again!
Amber
I will miss my papaw!
Hill and Griffith Family has purchased Sympathy Garden for Michael McCurry Sr.
Mike, thank you for being a wonderful bonus Dad and Papaw to my boys. Thank you for being a good and caring husband to my Mom. I know you and Domino are snuggling in a recliner up there. We will cherish the many years of memories. We love you. Julie, Michael, Keegan, Heidi and Evan.
I loved Mike. He was always very kind to me and he was close to my deceased husband , Bob, his older brother. God’s blessings to you, Mike.
Jeff Mathis & family has purchased Sympathy Garden for Michael McCurry Sr.
Brent and Janell Stoner has purchased Beautiful in Blue for Michael McCurry Sr.
Sue McCurry’s Kids and Family has purchased Peace Lily for Michael McCurry Sr.