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Major Edward Curles

Lifelong resident of Wanchese- Major Edward Curles was called home to be with the Lord September 9, 2023 in Nags Head. He was 84 years old. Born March 27, 1939 in Duck, NC, Major was the son of Jackson Curles and Fannie Rodgers Curles both deceased. Major’s life was also impacted by the loss of his son, James “Jimmy” Curles; his four brothers, Alonzo Curles, Jack Curles, Garfield “G.C.” Curles, and Aldridge “Poss” Curles; and three sisters, Dora Hines, Josephine McDonald, and Gladys White.
Major was a devoted family man and successful commercial fisherman who leaves behind numerous relatives and friends to celebrate his long life. They include his wife, Eleanor “Lena” Gallop Curles; two daughters, Sherri Butcher (Jody) and Sandy Midgett (Mike); one son, Shawn Curles (Audrey); three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Midgett, Finn Curles, and Isla Curles, and a host of other relatives and family friends.
The Curles family is honoring Major’s directives for a simple, strictly private burial. The family will hold a memorial gathering in the future. Please share condolences at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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My heart to you all Mrs Curles. Sandy ,Sherri ,an Shawn. I know how you loved your daddy my heart breaks for you all. Hugs an prayers for comfort an healing
I am so sorry for your loss. Major was such a good man. He was loved by everybody.
So sorry for your loss. MAJOR was a nice person, being my boyfriend for a while in the 50s. I offer condolences to family.
Sandy, Joe and I are sorry for your loss. May your fond memories comfort you in the coming days.
Major was a good person and a friend. Condolences to the family,
We send Love and Prayer's to the family of Major. He will be missed in Wanchese. Cherish all the family memories you have of Major for they gifts to comfort you till you see each other again.
I am so sorry for you loss Lena and family. Major was always kind and nice to me. Prayers for strength and comfort at and during this time. Love you all.
Prayers of comfort and peace to the Curled family at this time My condolences on their loss.
My heart to you all Mrs Curles. Sandy ,Sherri ,an Shawn. I know how you loved your daddy my heart breaks for you all. Hugs an prayers for comfort an healing
I am so sorry for your loss. Major was such a good man. He was loved by everybody.
So sorry for your loss. MAJOR was a nice person, being my boyfriend for a while in the 50s. I offer condolences to family.
Sandy, Joe and I are sorry for your loss. May your fond memories comfort you in the coming days.
Major was a good person and a friend. Condolences to the family,
We send Love and Prayer’s to the family of Major. He will be missed in Wanchese. Cherish all the family memories you have of Major for they gifts to comfort you till you see each other again.
I am so sorry for you loss Lena and family. Major was always kind and nice to me. Prayers for strength and comfort at and during this time. Love you all.
Prayers of comfort and peace to the Curled family at this time My condolences on their loss.