Francis Jessie Currie, 76 of Great Mills, MD died October 2, 2013 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. Born January 1, 1937 in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late Jessie Currie and Pearl Brown (Caroll) Currie.

Francis was a dump truck driver.

He enjoyed bluegrass music, playing bingo and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Compton, MD.

Francis is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann (Dean) Currie; children, Mike Currie of Avenue, MD, James A. Currie of Lusby, MD, Francis R. Currie of Bushwood, MD, Barbara Jean Barnes of Valley Lee, MD; eleven grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his son, Robert D. Currie; and siblings, Mildred Knott, Jessie M. Cargill, Gregory "Buck" Curry, James O. Currie, Richard Currie and Joseph Currie.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, October 6, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held by Pastor James Bell on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Currie, Jr., Ray Currie, Jr., James Barnes, Jr., Brandon Currie, Willie Willett, Larry Hoffman, Katie Jo Currie and Sydney S. Currie. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Bobbie Jo Currie, Jessica Barnes, Robin Currie, Crystal Currie and Brittain Currie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.