He feared God as(?) a fit(?) and honest man, and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior in the days of his youth.
CSA cross designates Civil War Veteran. However, Wm J Curry would have been nearly 50 at the beginning of the war and may have volunteered but not served. Last photo shows reverse of CSA cross. 1861-1865 Deo Vindice - "God Vindicates"