Lynn Currin

Memorial services for Lynn Currin, 88, of Kilgore were Friday, January 5, at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Bill Holda officiating. Mr. Currin joined the church triumphant Monday, January 1, 2018.

Lynn was born February 22, 1929 in Durant, Okla., to Doyle and Zella Currin. Their family moved to Kilgore in 1931. Lynn was a graduate of Kilgore High School, Kilgore College, North Texas State University and earned a Master’s Degree from Florida State University. He joined the Air Force where he earned the rank of Major in his 20-year career as a meteorologist. Lynn moved his family to Kilgore in 1972 where he began his second career as a high school math teacher. Lynn was a longtime and faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore where he served as an Elder.

Mr. Currin developed a love of travel while in the Air Force, living in Korea, Japan, Germany and many stateside assignments. Lynn enjoyed using his mathematical skills while working with his hands, which translated into building homes and wood carving. He respected nature whether hiking, gardening, fishing or spending summers in the mountains of New Mexico. Lynn had a voracious appetite for reading.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lila Currin of Kilgore; two sons, Bruce Currin and his wife Lachelle of Van, Blair Currin and his wife Janelle of Annetta, Texas, Lisa Beirise and her husband Steve of Fayetteville, Ark., Leslie Singleton and her husband Randy of Manchester, N.H.; three grandchildren, Adrian Beirise and his wife Lauren of Fayetteville, Riley Beirise and his wife Tory of Fayetteville, Clark Beirise of Fayetteville; a brother, James Lee Currin and his wife Lis of Asgardstrand, Norway; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Doylene Currin Wilkes.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Post Office Box 1216, Kilgore, Texas 75663