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Eric Furbush Obituary
Eric was a graduate of Warwick High School's class of 1977. He attended Virginia State University and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1980- 1984.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and Ellen Furbush.
Left to cherish his precious memories is his loving and devoted mother, Esther Furbush Howard; devoted friend, Casandra Howell-Furbush; four brothers, Gary Furbush and Dominicue Dixon of Newport News, Va., Albin Dixon of Houston, Texas, and David Banks of Charlottesville, Va.; and one sister, LeaNorma Marsh of Newport News, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Viewing will be held on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, from noon to 6 p.m. at M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave., N.N., Va. A homegoing service will be conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Greater Walters A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Arrington Sr., Pastor. Burial will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial.
Service of celebration and remembrance are entrusted to M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, 757-245-3302, www.mefisherfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Furbush
Fontaine Richardson
November 29, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Maureen Jackson
November 24, 2009
I will miss you but God needed you more than we needed you here. He needed someone to take over the Mens fashion dept.. To know that you will be out of suffering Iam at peace. I will miss see you and talking with you. I will try to keep up your shoe fettish. I will buy my first pair of Addis in memory of you. Happy 50th Birthday cuz.
Greg H.
November 17, 2009
Thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of sorrow. Eric and groups of others had great times growing up in Newport News.
raven lewis
November 17, 2009
i didnt know him that well but i am a good friend of one of his nieces(elizabeth). She told me that he died and i will pray for the family.
Johnetta Gordon
November 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 17, 2009
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart..." We the classmates of Warwick (all class years) feel the loss of Eric as a member of the Raider family.We are praying for the entire Furbush family and God will lead and guide, even when we don't understand.
God bless
Robbi Trent-Everette
Terry Mason, Sr.
November 16, 2009
My condolence to the Furbush family. Eric and I met at Virginia State University our freshman year in Williams Hall, we had some great times together, and he will be truly missed. I ask that you continue to be strong and keep the faith. God bless you all.
Alvin Terry
November 16, 2009
I will miss a true friend in life but he will always be in my heart. I want to give my condolences to the family.
Dorlyne Washington-Brown
November 16, 2009
My heart was sadden by the loss of a very good friend of mine. Eric and I have been friends for many years. Words cannot express the pain that a mother has when a child is gone. Ms Ester you will be strong and hold on. I have so many fond memories of Eric. Fanily hold on and The Lord will be there for you always.
Dorlyne Washington-Brown
November 16, 2009
My heart was sadden by the loss of a very good friend of mine. Eric and I have been friends for many years. Words cannot express the pain that a mother has when a child is gone. Ms Ester you will be strong and hold on. I have so many fond memories of Eric. Fanily hold on and The Lord will be there for you always.
Horacetta Harmon
November 16, 2009
To be "absent from the body" is to be "present with the Lord" IICor 5:8
My thoughts and prayers are with the Furbush family at this most difficult time. Have comfort in knowing that Eric is now resting in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The memories of Eric will remain in our hearts.....
Marcia Slade-Wilson
November 16, 2009
To the Furbush Family,
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. The memories of your love one will always remain in your heart. I had the pleasure of knowing Eric at Va. State University. It was a pleasure.
Cynthia Bailey Neal
November 16, 2009
Eric will always be fondly remembered even though we lost touch after graduating from Warwick High in 1977. To the family, please know that others share your grief and that prayers are being shared to lift you during your time of need. Let memories ease the grief as he will always be part of you. God bless.
Michael O'Garro Sr.
November 16, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you Mrs. Esther Furbush Howard, and Family as you all grieve. May the love of friends and family carry you all through your grief. Memories of Eric will continue in many of our hearts and souls.
Beverlyn Ashby
November 16, 2009
To The Family of Eric Furbush,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I pray that your fond memories will see you through these next few days, weeks, and months! Remember to trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not to your own understanding; in all thy ways continue to acknowledge him and he will direct your path.
Peace of the Lord Be With You,
Beverlyn (Nookie)
Tyrone Lee and Family
November 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, may god bless you all.
Della Golden
November 15, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeffrey Gatling
November 15, 2009
Ms. Esther, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort. GOD BLESS .
Bodine
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