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James (Jim) Maxwell McCurley Jr. went to heaven on July 25, 2025 at age 93 in Vero Beach, Florida. James was born in Crosby, Mississippi on May 31, 1932 to J.M. McCurley Sr. And Ysobel Zook McCurley. He was raised in Port Arthur, Texas and attended Texas A&M University on a football scholarship, graduating in 1955 with a degree in Industrial Education. Jim served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. He married Carole Eversole McCurley in 1967.
Jim exercised daily and was an avid golfer. He loved driving and travelling with his wife Carole before her passing. His motto was “don’t worry about anything!” He enjoyed buying, selling and inspecting real estate. Jim was an active Fit Partner with Kates Faith and Fitness, Inc.
James is survived by nephew Henry Kleespies of Southlake, Texas; niece Karen Kleespies Stone of Dallas, Texas; caregiver and long-time family friend Kate Williams; and numerous other friends and family members. James was predeceased by his son James Clark McCurley; his beautiful wife of 50 years , Carole Eversole McCurley; and sister Rubie Joyce McCurley Kleespies.
A celebration of Jim’s full and long life will be held in Vero Beach, Florida at a later date.
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John Schiffli
September 9, 2025, 9:09 pm
Jim was a special man and one of my mentors along the way. Despite tragedy and tribulations in his life, Jim’s positive energy and faith remained remarkably strong to the end.
Kate Williams
September 22, 2025, 8:08 am
Thanku Jim for you and your family helped me allow God to change me in so many ways!! Thanks for inviting me to your church, First Baptist Ft Lauderdale and for taking me out to lunch after! I miss Clark and all of you so much! I praise Jesus we have his promise of reuniting again! Until then, love yall so much, Kate ps the Kitties also miss you so ❤️