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William Furman Obituary

FURMAN - William N. Bill Passed away in Wellborn, TX on October 3, 2008; son of the late Norman and Jacqueline Furman; William is survived by his wife Kathy; daughter Gretchen (Paul); sons, Scott and Adam; two grandchildren, Maya and Ben; sisters, Jacquie (Norman) Shrauger, Janice Miller, Joan (Paul) Barnes; nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the temporary location of The Church at Shawnee Landing, 1400 Ruie Rd., North Tonawanda on October 11th at 2:00 PM.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Joan Barnes

September 29, 2021

Bill you are still missed so much. You will always be my big brother and I cherish the memories I have like you babysitting me the one time mom and dad went out for New Years Eve! Kathey I know you are still missing Bill but all I can say is thank you and I know he will always be in your heart as he is in mine

Wanda Smith-Williams

October 21, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Arthur and Rosemarie Sabey

October 11, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Marje (Olsen) DeVoe

October 8, 2008

Kathy and Bill's Family,
So sorry.
May God be with you to ease your grief.

Brandy Kovar

October 6, 2008

Kathy call if you need anything. He will be missed. We are all thinking about you here at Brazos Co 911.

The American Legion Earl Graham Post 159

October 6, 2008

To express our deep sympathy to you on your loss. We thank William for serving our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era? Because of him & other young men & women we have our freedom in this great country. May God's Speed Be With You Soldier.
cjo

Pat and Tom Baessler

October 5, 2008

Kathy, Wish we could be with you at this difficult time. Know that you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. We will keep in touch.

Jarvis Porter

October 5, 2008

Kathy, Bill was a wonderful caregiver for my Dad for a long time. Dad sure missed him in his last months of his life. It was especially fun to join them at the Men's Sunday School Class at First Methodist on Sundays. My prayers are with you during this loss. God bless you. Jarvis Porter

Joan Barnes

October 5, 2008

Bill will always be in our hearts and our thoughts. Thank you Kathy for taking good care of my big brother. I am so sorry that you didin't have many more years together but always remember the years you did have were good ones.

Charles Owen

October 5, 2008

Kathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you , sorry I never had the chance to meet Bill,,,Charlie

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