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1990
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2011
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Joel Furr Obituary
He was born Dec. 6, 1990, and grew up in Painesville Township Park.
He graduated Riverside High School in 2009, and was a member of the Riverside golf team. He was a terrific athlete in every sport he played. He got his first hole in one at the age of 14 at Painesville Country Club. He won many championships as a fullback, No. 41, on the Fairport peewee football team coached by Tom and Tim Sullivan. He also excelled in baseball as a member of Painesville Little League also coached by Tom Sullivan. He loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his mother, Susan Fielder Herendeen; father, Joel Dean Furr; sister, Sarah Furr; brother, James (Rhonda) Cooper; nieces, Madilynn and Haley Cooper; grandmother, Betty Fielder; grandfather, James Furr; stepparents; Tom (Arliss) Sullivan; stepsiblings, Tom (Hope) Sullivan, Tim (Joanna) Sullivan, Sharon (Tom) Saracene and Delbert (Melanie) Sullivan; and best friend and nephew, T.J. Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Clarice Furr; grandfather, Ernest Fielder; and his baby brother, William Cooper.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH 44077.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011, at Painesville Baptist Church, 140 Park Road Extension, Painesville, OH 44077.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to M.A.D.D., 15666 Snow Road, Suite 201, Cleveland, OH 44142.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Furr
Bobby Combs
December 8, 2011
I miss you bro i had to go hunting alone this year i dont have a hunting buddy since you are gone ill c you again sum day
michelle miller
October 2, 2011
Dear Grant,
May u be deeply be missed as we have not always got along,but we always had fun together when we did hang out. I miss doin are little hand shack as of one day we will meet again on the other side. miss u n love you always cuzzo......
August 17, 2011
grant we took some classes togather and hung out every once and a while..we talked all the time!! i would never thought i would see the day that you wouldnt be around no more!! i miss you dearly..<#
Amelia Brummitt
August 8, 2011
Grant ill see you on the other side im sad you went to soon you will be in my heart forever with my love
Amelia Brummitt
July 28, 2011
Grant i'll see you at the crossroads, untill then we all miss you but im sure u know *with love* ....Nina Lefelhoc
Megan Wilde
July 24, 2011
Grant, I love you so much and I miss you more than I could possibly say. I wish more than ever that I could have come home to see you one last time. May you rest in peace, my friend, my third brother, my finisher of sentences. Love always sweetheart. See you again.
A mom
July 22, 2011
I did not know you Grant but I have a son your age and I feel for your parents, I can not even begin to tell you mom how sad I am for you. Please find the strength to go on and know that one day you will be with him again!!
Judy, Jennifer, Laura, David and Wendy Marks
July 21, 2011
J.D...
We are so sad to hear this news. We will be thinking of you and your family.
amber paulsen
July 21, 2011
Grant I miss you so much we had so many great memories together I wish we cood have made more. I can't belive it yet it still hasn't hit me my heart goes out to your family and all of ur friends u were loved by so many!
Brianna
July 21, 2011
You will be missed by ALL Grant! you were such a great person!
July 21, 2011
RIP
P.T.P. :)
July 20, 2011
Grant you will be missed you werew such a great person love you rest in peace .
Karen Prince
July 20, 2011
My thoughts/prayers go out to Grant's family during this most difficult time. My children grew up with Grant from Elementary through HS. They too send their condolences. RIP Grant! The Prince Family
Torie
July 20, 2011
I'm sorry we lost touch, but you were a great friend at Riverside and I'll never forget you! Rest in peace Grant.
Becky Gallion
July 20, 2011
Grant, you were a true friend to everyone Rest in Peace and my prayers go to your family. We will all miss you.
rose ticel
July 20, 2011
You will be missed by everyone! my prayers go out to you & your family! Rest in peace hun
ashley giles
July 20, 2011
Grant you were such a great person to be around. Ill never forget when we tried going sledding with plastic bags lol. There are so many more....grant you touched a lot of people you will be miss by all.
July 20, 2011
grant you were one of my best friends sophomore year and i'm going to miss you more than you know. RIP and see you on the other side
Julie Herroon
July 19, 2011
Love you grant!!!
I didnt even get to say goodbye but in reality no1 did...rest in peace ill keep memories in my heart!!
thera cooke
July 19, 2011
REST IN PEACE GRANT! i cannot believe this! My prayers go out to you & your family.. loveee uu!
Danielle Rittwage
July 19, 2011
GRANNNNT !! im gonna miss you so much ! i cannot believe this even happened ! prayers for your family, may you rest in peace.
veronica peasae
July 19, 2011
Grant yu will b missed .... May yu rest in peace bud .... i will always have yu on my mind never will i forget about yu .... love and miss yu grant ... we will all come 2gether again soon .... love always veronica ...
michael babcock
July 19, 2011
grant u were a very good freind to alot of us we will never ever for get u. u will always be in my prayers bro. Rest in peace and im prayers also go out to the family
Curtis Salopek
July 19, 2011
You will be missed. See you on the other side, brother.
July 19, 2011
Grant You're a fine young man and a good friend to our son. Sorry the special guest didn't show up at the party.LOL Love Brian and Boo Chumita
Ashley Lynch
July 19, 2011
I'm sorry we lost contact but I will never forget you. Rest in Peace Grant
July 19, 2011
Grant, you will be sadly missed..My son knew you well and he will miss you..God
be with your family and you will never
be forgotton..
Jennifer Vance
July 19, 2011
We love and miss you grant! May you rest in peace and i will try and remember the fruit salad when i meet you in heaven! Im praying for the family and wishing them all the best!
Love always jenn, danny, elizabeth, and brookelynn
johnny leonard
July 19, 2011
grant i miss u so much u were like a brother to me we grew up since we were kids togather in the park playing football and running round causing trouble we have so many times togather i still cant belive ur gone i miss u so much i lve u grant forever n always R.I.P GRANT FURR
July 19, 2011
U will be missed....Love, Devynn
melissa lawson
July 19, 2011
grant rip kiddo i only hope you're family can find comfort of you being in the angels arms now, you will be missed melissa painesville ohio
Karli Kuzma
July 19, 2011
Grant, may you rest in peace. It seems like yesterday I remember seeing you in elementary school. Man times flies i will say.you were a great kid ill tell ya that one.you always made everyone smile and always had a good time with other people.I'll see ya up there one day...R.I.P buddy
p.s im takin good care of chris i promise(:
Cassie Cieslewski
July 19, 2011
Grant, we grew up together constantly picking on each other and then I disappeared for years. And as soon as I got back we met up I wasn't sure you'd remember me but you just said "wow Cassie?" an it started all over again from there. We were kicking it just like old times. We had a hell of a night our first night together again.. Laughing about old times, drinking, talking about our future. We made plans to go camping, our birthdays, etc. It blows my mind to think that your gone. I just lost you for the second time. I know your in a better place but I just want you back here. I miss you soo much. I've thought about you everyday since I've been back and it'd never gonna stop. I just wish we had one more day. I miss you but I know your smiling look down at all of us. I'll see you again soon.. Miss an Love you... Always an forever.. Gone but NEVER forgotten.. <3
Melanie Martin
July 19, 2011
Grant you were always a kind and caring person, full of ambition. You were like a little brother to me, and I will miss you very much! God had more important plans for you I guess. R.I.P.
Ledgemont Alumni
July 19, 2011
So very sorry for your loss, your uncle Pat in heaven is going to take care of you
Amanda Smith
July 19, 2011
Grant you were like a little brother to me. It was not even a week ago that you were waving at me as you drove by my house. And who can forget Amber and Matt's wedding, you doing your famous push-ups before putting the garter on Star. Love and Miss you so much you were taken way to soon!
Janet Decoskey
July 19, 2011
God, you so received a very special young man (Grant),I know that you have taken him and loved him,And that he is your son. So God I pray for his family and friends here.That you please give them comfort .And that one day , we all rejoice in heaven together.For now Rest In Gods Arms Grant!!!!!!!
Autumn Gillispie
July 19, 2011
grant man i feel like it was just yesterday that i was at your house with you wrestling over the radio because i didnt like rock.. haha i will miss you a whole lot and love you forever.. ill see you on the other side one day again.. love you grant..
Lany Matovich
July 19, 2011
Grant we used to be so close and I'm sorry that we lost that. I will never ever forget you and I'll see you someday again. I love u.
shannon lensner
July 19, 2011
rest in piece grant.. your with god now save me a spot.. i love you.
Kali Casale
July 19, 2011
Rest in peace Grant. You will truly be missed. And to Grant's friends and family god bless you and you are in my prayers.
shannon lensner
July 19, 2011
rest in piece grant.. your with god now save me a spot.. i love you.
Becky O'Brien
July 18, 2011
Cant believe that ur actually really gone, its just like one big dream that no 1 cant awake from yet...R.I.P. NO 1 WILL EVER FORGET YOU GRANT NEVER... 2990-2011!
July 18, 2011
R.I.P grant. You were a great person, and you will be greatly missed by all. You were a great person to know and hang out with. U knew how to lighten up a room. I never thought in all of the years i known you that this would have happend. I know that u are looking down on all of us...I shall see you one day again. Love ya man
Ashley Malek
July 18, 2011
Grant i miss you never will forget you.. you were the most caring and most kind man i met iv known you since 6 grade but seems longer..we all had some good times... wish we could have shared many more memories.. but i think ill do fine with the ones you left me behind... you were amazing friend..
Thank You,
love Ashley Malek
Melvin Martin
July 18, 2011
Rest in peace bro. You always put a smile on all of our faces, youll never be forgotten. Ill see you again someday.
Gwen gregory
July 18, 2011
Man I miss you so much your highly missed and loved deeply.! R.I.P ill see you one day<3
Alyssa Burk
July 18, 2011
Rest in peace Grant. You miss be missed greatly. You were always a fun person to be around and always brought smiles to the faces of people you were with. Love you
cheyanne burk
July 18, 2011
Rest in Peace Grant! we will all miss you. you were always funn to be around and always brought happiness to whoever you were around.
Amanda Isabella
July 18, 2011
I miss u grant we all do u were always making everyone laugh. U had big dreams u were taken to soon. I remember when we whent to punderson manner house and we wrestled in the sand ans u beat my butt but that's a good memorie. We will see u again some day. R.I.P buddy
Kellie Boyd
July 18, 2011
I didnt know you but my brother and my boyfriend did. It hurt me also knowing that they both just saw you a day or two before your accident. You will be greatly missed Grant by a lot of people. From what i've heard, you were a great person and friend to many. May you rest in peace.
barry long
July 18, 2011
So sorry that this happened. I knew your son. He's stayed at my house on several occasions. Nice kid. Hit golf balls with him and my son. You know him Bryan. He lost a good friend. We all did. Deepest sympathy. Barry & Donna Long.
Timothy Zaby
July 18, 2011
grant il mss you so much , u always had a good meanin. u were doing great, on such a better path than me, i dont understand why it was u to b taken ...u had it going good, i love n miss u n will always think about memories wev had, hopefully your up their shinin with JEREMY (POONAM) KLYN ,
LOVE , TIMOTHY A. ZABY
Joseph Lewis
July 18, 2011
Rest in peace Grant. you were a great friend to alot of people and we all are going to miss you very much.
belinda lawson
July 18, 2011
we miss u and you were a funny person and was always smiling
Linda Colegrove
July 18, 2011
Grant, we love you and will miss you very much. Your smile and laugh is something that can never be replaced. Love Danny and Linda colegrove
Deb Karlovec
July 18, 2011
We love you and will miss you Rest in Peace Grant
tiffany fleming
July 18, 2011
i didn't get the pleasure of knowing the young man, but i graduated from riverside high school in 1997 and my birthday is also dec 6, i am very sorry for your loss.
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