William Carl Currin

William Carl “W.C.” Currin, 91, of Bennett, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Bennett Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Strider presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will return to the fellowship hall following the committal.

W.C. was born In Nash County on October 19, 1934 to Aubrey and Selma Flowers Currin. He was a member of Bennett Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. W.C. was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as a butcher from Winn-Dixie after over 40 years of service. Following his retirement, he did taxidermy work. He enjoyed camping with his family at White Lake and Morehead City. W.C. loved his family and cherished his time spent with them.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Bennett and Nancy Parker and one brother, Alan Currin.

W.C. is survived his wife of 69 years, Mae Upchurch Currin, of the home; daughter, Teresa Biggs (David Welch), of Bennett; son Wesley Currin (Shanna Jarrett), of White Lake; sister, Audrey McCullam, of Warsaw; brother, Bobby Currin (Betty), of Benson; grandchildren, Michael Biggs, of Bennett and Samantha Pittman, of Grantville; great-grandchild, Kyliegh Collins and a host of family and friends.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com.

Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Currin family.