Richard Current Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Current of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 91, on November 9, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Earl and Lurline Clark; and his former wife Carleen Hefner Current. He is survived by: his wife Ruth Plymale Allen Current; his sister Anna Ruth Current of Jupiter, FL.; his sons, Anthony Current (Andy) of Charlotte, Richard Lee Current (Madelyn) of Statesville and John Clark Current (Jane) of Cullowhee; his grandchildren, John Current, Hannah Gainey, Chuck Ellis, Matthew David Current, Bryce Current, Leandra Ottman (Jake), Breanna Current, Luke Current (Kelsey) and Thomas Current (Cynthia); and his great grandchildren, Ashton Ottman, Molly Current, Lucy Current, Aubrey Canady, Eliza Canady and McKenzie Gainey.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro (510 D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659). A funeral service was held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the The Farm (12930 Cool Springs Rd, Cleveland, NC 27013).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mtn.
