By: Family
A native Texan, George T. Curry, Sr. was born in Ledbetter, Texas on December 30, 1933, to the late Milton and Earlie Curry, the fourth of four children. From humble beginnings, his life would rise as a testimony of faith, leadership, and unwavering devotion to God and His people.
During his early years, he lived in Midland, Texas and Denver, Colorado, with experiences that helped shape the resilience and character that would define his ministry. He was united in holy matrimony for 64 years to the late Mrs. Christine N. Curry, a union rooted in enduring love, faith, and shared purpose.
Pastor Curry was educated in Ledbetter, Texas, and was called to the ministry at an early age. He pursued theological training through several seminaries, including the Rocky Mountain Bible Institute,
and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Union Baptist Bible College and Seminary in Denver, Colorado. Pastor Curry Sr. preached his first sermon at Union Baptist Church.
In 1960, Pastor Curry accepted the call to serve as Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Midland, Texas until January 1975. Pastor Curry Sr was known as the community pastor. He served within the community as an activist and served
as a community figure in Midland ISD. During his tenure at Antioch Pastor Curry Sr. led the congregation to relocate, and build a new Sanctuary, Educational Building and Fellowship Hall, all paid off before his new journey in Houston, Texas.
In 1975, Pastor Curry accepted the call to serve as Pastor of Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Independence Heights. For 46 years, he provided faithful and divinely inspired leadership, later serving as Pastor Emeritus until his passing. Under his leadership, a multi-purpose building and an educational building, now named
