Smith's Funeral Home | Wadesboro, NC

Obituary For Mr. Brian Croston

Brian was born on September 19, 1957 to Norma Croston Curry in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in the Bronx, New York by foster parents, the late Garfield and Mary Goring, along with his brother, Ronald Croston, and his sisters, the late Carol and Marie Goring. His other siblings are Calvin and Mimi Curry.

After graduating from Adlai Stevenson High School, he spent a year in college and then joined the United States Air Force, where he traveled the world. Upon leaving the Air Force, he worked at Andrew’s Air Force Base in Communications.

Upon leaving Andrew’s, he went into celebrity security, working with Luther Vandross for 15 years. He always talked about various stars, including Patti Labelle and her cooking.

Upon leaving security, he worked in the textile industry doing shipping and receiving and some security on the side until he retired due to a disability and relocated to New Jersey.

He left New Jersey in April 2021 to move to North Carolina to care for his mother. He was a loving and caring son; her baby boy took good care of her. Brian loved children and would go to New Jersey and Georgia and bring his nieces and nephews down to visit during vacation time. Uncle B was stern but fun.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Norma Curry of the home; his daughter, Brieonna Croston of Virginia; his brothers, Ronn Croston (Jona) of Texas and Calvin Curry (Rose) of Florida; his sister, Mimi Curry of New York; his life partner, Theresa Anderson of New Jersey and best friend, John Bello of New York. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. The family will greet family and friends from 12:30-1:00pm.

The service will be livestreamed on facebook HCSmithFuneralHome.

The Curry and Croston families will be receiving friends at the residence.

Guest Book

Brian sounds like he was a fine man. He took care of his mom and family. He served his country with pride. He was a friend to all who knew him. My deepest condolences to all his family and friends. Rest in sweet peace. Joyce Williams

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On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family during this difficult time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow. Sheriff Scott Howell

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To the family and friends of Brian, and I consider myself also as one, my deepest and sincere heartfelt sympathy goes out to you now. I met Brian just over a month ago in the Cardiac Rehab program where we all quickly become family. I was so very saddened to hear of his passing away. I'm sure you all have fun stories and loving memories to share of him, we've also in that short time made a few. But to see his smile as we cheered each other on to exercise and the sound of his voice and laughter as it filled the room, is now a memory for me, and will greatly be missed. May you all be blessed and your hearts be healed and made whole, Knowing that his now is. Linda Morgan

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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