Herbert Leard Curry

Background

Curry, Herbert Leard was born on April 7, 1930 in Greenville, South Carolina. Son of Herbert L. and Ida J. (Hartsell) Curry.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Furman U., 1955; Master of Science in Physical Chemistry, University of Southern California, 1957.

Career

Development chemist, Electrolytic Capacitor department General Electric, Irmo, South Carolina., 1957-1960; laboratory supervisor, W.R. Grace, Simpsonville and Duncan, South Carolina., 1960-1964; development chemist, Lighting Systems division General Electric, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 1964-1973; development chemist, Plastics division General Electric, Mount Vernon, Indiana, 1973-1976, 79-91; analytical specialist, General Electric, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 1976-1979; designated engineering representative, fire testing, Federal Aviation Administration, since 1987. Presented papers International Conference on Fire Safety, 1987-1990, Herb Curry, Inc., fire testing Federal Aviation Administration, since 1991.

Achievements

• Herbert Leard Curry has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer board directors New Harmony Theatre, 1987-1988. With United States Navy, 1948-1949.

Connections

Married Betty Florence Miles, Apr.7, 1956. Children: Susan Alison, Leigh Anne.

Father:

Herbert L. Curry

Mother:

Ida J. (Hartsell) Curry

Spouse:

Betty Florence Miles

child:

Susan Alison Curry

child:

Leigh Anne Curry