Bob Curran

**Bob Curran,** 80, of Versailles, passed away at 9:30pm, Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the University Of Cincinnati Hospital. He was born at Versailles on August 16, 1937 the son of George and Eva McClure Curran. Survivors include two sons; Neil of Versailles and Tim of Indianapolis, adopted daughter from the heart; Robyn Mulroy, two grandsons; Alex and Ben, one brother; Jimmy (Carol) Curran of Versailles. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters; Shirley Thompson and Betty Baugh. He was a 1956 graduate of Versailles High School. Bob was a drummer from 1962 – 1968 along with Neil Comer, Jerry Dietrich, Mike Venable, Donny Bill Price, Don Campbell and manager Charles Plumber for the Band Pastels, also was a lifeguard for the Versailles State Park and retired from the Coca Cola Company in 2002. Mr. Curran was a 60-plus year member of the Tyson United Methodist Church where he served in several capacities. He was also an SAL member of the Leora Weare Post 173 American Legion in Versailles. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2017 at 1:00pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Mike Dixon of the Tyson United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm. Memorials may be given to the Tyson United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.