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George Curry, Jr. – Jackson Advocate

Memorial services for George Curry, Jr. (July 27, 1931-August 5, 2021), the first Black supervisor of Oktibbeha County, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, August 14 at the historic Unity Park in uptown Starkville. Family hour and visitation will take place Friday at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for family, and 1 p.m. – 6 […]

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