William Clayton McCurdy Jr.

1944 - 2017

William Clayton McCurdy Jr. obituary, 1944-2017

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson

Mason, Michigan

William McCurdy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 12, 2017.

Born October 13, 1944 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to William and Mary Christine McCurdy, passed away on July 10, 2017 at the age of 72. William graduated from Mason High School in 1962. He went to work as a carpenter framing many of the homes and apartments in the Lansing area. He enjoyed drag racing his cars at Onondaga Dragway with friends in the early days of the muscle car era. After many years working for others, Bill decided to start his own construction business and continued building in the area. He eventually became a Construction Manager and traveled to Wyoming, North Dakota and Colorado building hotels. He taught those around him lifelong skills in the building trades and helped many of his friends and family build their first homes.
William was an avid car enthusiast all his life and enjoyed working on motorcycles and hot rods. He spent his free time in his shop tinkering on other various projects as well. He said the sound of the V-8 engine spoke to his soul. William also enjoyed going to car shows and swap meets with his closest friends. He would always find something at swap meets he simply couldn't live without.
William's generosity was unlimited. You could find him lending a helping hand to his family and others, providing rides to his sister, helping a nephew build a barn, and working on loved ones cars for them. The list goes on and on. His love for his two children was second to none. His swan song was remodeling his daughter's home in Denver and building his sons cabin in Grayling.
William was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth and Richard McCurdy. Surviving to cherish his memory are his son, Chad (Lisa) McCurdy; daughter, Tisha (Chris) McCurdy; granddaughters, Savannah Rae and Ella Teresa McCurdy; sisters, Estella (Rodney) Atherton and Christine French; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Mason First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Ash St., Mason, MI 48854 with the Rev. Donna Minarik officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Anglers of the Ausable www.ausableanglers.org or Homeless Angels www.homelessangels.org.
The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Mason Chapel. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.grbdmason.com.

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July 6, 2020

Sister

Tena French

Miss you.

August 7, 2017

Kathy Nofzinger

Chad, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Larry and Bill had so many fun times at car shows. RIP, Bill. Larry & Kathy Nofzinger

July 12, 2017

Chad, please know my heart is with you on Friday,and be so proud. Your father raised a remarkable son. RIP.

July 12, 2017

Ruth Lester

BILL, YOU will be missed by so many because of the person who you were, your smile and that laugh of yours, tell your Uncle Dick and all your family hi from the Lester's, prayers for your family and friends who misses you so much.

July 12, 2017

Roni Lee Gibson

I am so sorry for your loss! Losing your father is definitely one of the hardest things we go through. Just know that you now have a guardian angel that will definitely be looking in on you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love and Friendship, Billy Joe and Roni Lee Gibson, friends of Tisha McCurdy

July 12, 2017

Tena French

I needed more time, I miss you, send me a sign, I will know it when I see it. Love you.

July 12, 2017

Michelle Mccurdy

Hey uncle Bill you will always be in my heart and say to my dad for me please

July 12, 2017

Tracy Vialpando

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this terribly difficult time. Light and love to you all. Rest in paradise Mr. William McCurdy Jr..

July 12, 2017

Bill's laugh was a definite something. Thank you for the many things that you did for my family and I behind the scenes. The fun times at treasure hunts and Lions conventions and the Mason Depot morning coffee table.
Tisha and Chad we are sorry that we will not be in town for the Service on Friday.
Stan & Jennifer Jordan

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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Mason First United Methodist Church

201 E. Ash St., Mason, MI

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14

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Mason First United Methodist Church

201 E. Ash St., Mason, MI

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Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854

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