Richard Paul Curby

July 30, 1933 - January 3, 2021

Richard Paul Curby, age 87, passed away on January 3, 2021 from complications of pneumonia and Co-vid. He was born on July 30, 1933 in Beaverville, Illinois to Ronald J. and Goldie Sanders Curby. Richard was the President, CEO and Chairman of Ira E. Clark Detective Agency, (Clark Security), a large uniformed guard service company with licenses in over 30 states and several hundred employees. Richard purchased the Company from Ira Clark in 1969 and expanded the Company to what it is today. The Company turns 110 years old in 2021 and is one of the oldest in the nation. Richard loved his company and worked every business day until falling ill. Richard attended the University of Evansville while working at Ira Clark. He was a Private Detective and a Certified Trainer in multiple security training courses. He had over 60 years of security industry experience. Richard was an avid boater and scuba diver. He loved Kentucky and Barkley Lakes, having boated there for over 50 years. He also loved going very fast on his jet ski. He enjoyed entertaining his friends at his parties with his wry wit. Richard was a huge supporter of the Salvation Army. He also supported the Evansville Philharmonic and St. Vincent Coronet Ball and many other charitable organizations. Richard was a member of the Evansville Country Club and was a “Peaceful Brother”. Richard was preceded in death by his parent and first wife, Marge D. Fulcher, second wife, Marleen Curby, and step son, Harry Critser. Richard is survived by his son Richard G. Curby and his wife, Janet, of Henderson, Ky. He is also survived his longtime companion, Collynn Pearl and two grandchildren, Curby and Chase Critser. Due to restrictions of the Covid virus, arrangements for a Memorial service will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may go to The Salvation Army at 1040 N Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN 47710. Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.