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Obituary For John L. Cureton
John L. Cureton was born July 2, 1935 in Lancaster, SC to the late Ms. Blonnie Cureton and Mr. C. L. Vaughn. He departed his life on Monday, March 30, 2026 at his residence in Lancaster, SC.
He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Steele Hill AME Zion Church. He later became a member of the Trustee Board.
John L. loved farming he raised livestock and he also love gardening growing all types of vegetables to share with the community. He enjoyed playing cards โBid Whistโ.
He was preceded in death by his late parents and brother, Willie Cureton.
John L. leaves to cherish his loving memories; his beloved wife Margaret McKinney Cureton of 69 years; Daughters Janet Velazquez (Elias) of Queens, New York, Janice Dixon (Dale, Sr.) of Charlotte, NC, and son Herman Cureton (Jennifer) of Matthews, NC; Ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; One sister Geneva Hood of Western Union, NC; One Aunt Roberta Cureton (Nannie) of Lancaster, SC; Two sisters-in-law, Clara Duckett of Edgewater, NJ and Ona Gallop of Browns Mills NJ; Two brothers-in-law, Robert Duckett of Charlotte, NC and James Edward Davis of Lancaster, SC and many extended family members and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Steele Hill AME Zion Church by the Reverend General Lee McKinney III with burial at Gold Hill AME Zion Church Cemetery.
Viewing will be 10:30 am to 12: noon Saturday April 11, 2026 prior to the funeral.
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You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father we will keep you in our prayers.
Janet my dear friend, i'm so sorry that I can't be with you and your family today. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Remember that those we love don't go away they walk beside us everyday unseen, unheard, but always near. Love, Murrell
I am unable to attend, however, I extend my deepest condolences to your family.
Carnell "Bummie" Campbell
To The Family and Janet. When they leave us they are with The Lord. May the peace of Jesus be with the family ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
My condolences to the family and friends ROY MORROW &FAMILY
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Sending our deepest condolences to Mom and my Step Mom Janet and Mom,The first Lady Mrs Cureton aka Mom's also, the whole family as well.we send our love and prayers at this time of mourning and celebrating the life of Dad / Pops and what he meant to his family and his children as well as grands and great grands and wife, knowing that he was so loved by us all even though I wasnt around him alot I do remember laughs with him as well as being a good man and full of life and laughter,so I want to celebrate his life and hold on to the memories I had even though it wasnt alot i still loved him and always will. And now he leaves to be with the one who first loved him and also loved him more than us and that's our lord and our savior as well as his Jesus Christ,so today is a day to cherish and remember to love and keep joy in our hearts might be hard to smile but I know he is smiling and always will be down on his love ones and family as well,im not there but m prayers and my hugs and kisses are for everyone there in this day and me as well as my family here in virginia beach send our blessings to our family there and know that we aren't physically there but there for you all and love you all dearly and here for you as well iam truly overwhelmed writing this and will stop here to say God is great and I love you all and rest you are in the best hands Pop,and we love you and will always be missed this is know Mr John L. Cureton Jesus gained another Angel๐๐ผ
To the family of Mr. John L Cureton I Donna Williams send my heartfelt condolences to Mrs Janice Dixon and family Absent from the body present with the Lord, what a glorious day it may not seem like it right now, but God heals all wounds with time, just hold on to God's unchanging hands. He will never let you down. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Cureton Family I send my love, thoughts and prayers God is merciful and HIS mercy sustains us Allโค๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฉน๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
I want to send my condolences out to Janet and all the family members during this difficult time. "The Lord is close to the broken hearted and those who are crushed in Spirit"-Psalm 34:18
I want to send my condolences out to Janet and all the family members during this difficult time. "The Lord is close to the broken hearted and those who are crushed in Spirit"-Psalm 34:18
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Sending condolences and love to Janet, Mrs. Margaret, and the entire family as you mourn the loss of Mr. John. May the memory of his love and legacy comfort each of you.
The Taylor and Fletcher family send their condolences and much love to the family.
John L.will be missed by not only his family,but all who knew him. Heartfelt prayers to his family.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Tobias and Rosalind Cuthbertson
My condolence and prayers to the family. Kay Strong
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My condolences to the family. His caregiver and friend.
My prayer and condolences to the Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with this lovely family bishop and mrs Marion Ronald Wilson
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
