Franklin Delano Furrow

Franklin Delano Furrow, 74, of Redwood, Va. died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Eva Furrow; brother, Sherman Furrow, Jr.; brothersin -law, Paul Thurman and Paul Waldrop. Franklin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. There was nothing more important to him than his family. He was a member of the Redwood United Methodist Church and a proud veteran, having served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army. Left to cherish his memory and share his everlasting love is his wife of 53 years, Dalphia C. Furrow; sons and wives, Greg and Jannie Furrow, of Ferrum, Rodney and Sandy Furrow, of Roanoke. He is also survived by brothers and wives, Percy and Belvie Furrow, of Rocky Mount, Wayne and Poppy Furrow, of Charlottesville; sisters and husbands, Clara and Richard Eanes, of Rocky Mount and Lois and Shirley Campbell, of Redwood and twin sister, Francis Waldrop, of Ft. Bragg; sisters-in-law, Margaret Thurman and Linda Waybright; grandchildren, Ryan Furrow, Courtney Perdue, Chelsea Furrow, Storm Furrow and Jake Furrow; great-grandchildren, Justin Lutz and Taylor Furrow. Franklin also leaves behind many wonderful nieces, nephews, friends, church family, too numerous to mention, that were very dear to his heart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Redwood United Methodist Church, 3001 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Funeral services will be conducted from Redwood United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010 with the Rev. Bradley S. Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park with military honors presented by American Legion Post 6. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010 with his family receiving friends 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, Rocky Mount, 540-483-3835 and other times at their home.