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James William Furr

James William Furr, 62, of Fowler, died, Thursday, September 26, 2013, at IU Health Arnett. He was born June 2, 1951, to the late Freeman Harold & Jeanette (Fanelia) Furr. He was a 1969 graduate of Benton Central High School & graduated from Barber College. He married Sandra (Lathrop) Furr, August 17, 1974, in Downers Grove, IL; she survives. He had worked 40+ years at Purdue University. He was a member of the Fowler United Methodist Church. He enjoyed weaving, cooking, music & playing euchre.

Surviving with his wife, Sandy Furr, Fowler, are two Daughters, Laura Wallace (Husband, Bryan), Boswell, Becky Furr, Fowler, three Grandchildren, Cody & Miranda Battering, Avery DeMetsenare & his Stepmother, Josephine Furr. A Stepbrother, Virgil Fox precedes him in death.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 3, 2013, from 5 PM until the time of service at 7PM, at the Fowler United Methodist Church, with Pastor Brenda Ludwig officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Fountain Park Chautauqua or Fowler United Methodist Church. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting the family.

Published by Journal & Courier from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2013.
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Sandy...was sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Wilbur & Millie Darnell

October 7, 2013

So sorry to hear Jim passed away
HE was a Great Guy we at American Welding & Gas had a great respect for Jim he always had a smile & a laugh for us.

Allen Hughes

October 2, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Jim was a big man with a big heart. God bless you and all your family. He will be greatly missed. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you

Paul & Betty Godbey

October 1, 2013

Sandy and family, so sorry for your loss. May you know he is in heaven watching down over all of you. God Bless

Ed and Carolyn Watson

October 1, 2013

Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was a good friend.
My husband, Dick Lindsey hired Jim to work in Chem Stores.

Linda Lindsey

October 1, 2013

We are all saddened for the loss of this wonderful giant; The Lord had blessed him with a heart of gold, the gift of cooking, music, laughter, card player, and with a smile that put you at ease. He would always tell you a funny joke now and then. But he always had words of encouragement if you had a trouble heart and with of course the big bear hug to make you feel all will be better. He had the gift of gap and would tell you all about his travels with Sandy, his children and his grandchildren whom he dearly loved.
My prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Betty Dexter

October 1, 2013

I will miss Little Jimmy Furr... I liked him very much and his family was very nice as well. I'm so very very sorry for your loss and am shocked. I worked at Chemistry some years ago and we stayed friends. And his daughter worked for me as well. Peace to you and your family - I'll be thinking of you.

Gail Schrader

September 30, 2013

Jim was like a fixture in the Chemistry Department, but more than that, he was a dear friend. I can't imagine him being gone, and I'm sad beyond words. He was truly one of the good guys in life!

Beth Swisher

September 30, 2013

Jim was a dear cousin and father like figure to me he always was there for me when I needed him the most like when my own Daddy passes away he was such a great big hearted man and I will miss him greatly and will love him always I am so so sorry sandy, Becky and Laura and the rest of the family for y'alls loss I know all them furr boys and girls are up in heaven now having a good old time... Love u all

Margaret Furr- Speck

September 30, 2013

Jim was a dear cousin and father like figure to me he always was there for me when've needed him them most like when my own Daddy passes away he was such a great big hearted many and I will miss him greatly and will love him always I am so so sorry sandy, Becky and Laura rest of them family for y'alls loss I know all them furr boys and girls are up in heaven now having a good old time... Love u all

Margaret Furr- Speck

September 30, 2013

All our love. It's hard but you will make it.
Diane, Patrick, Brandon and Tabitha Peters

September 29, 2013

Such sad news, Sandy. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. He was loved and loved family.

Aunt Patti, Ed, Paul and Rachel (Furr) Shuffitt

September 29, 2013

IT'S BEEN YARS SINCE ISEEN JIM BUT SO SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS.. WE WERE CLASSMATES AT BENTON CENTRAL YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS..HE IS OUR 4TH CLASSMATE THIS YEAR WE HAVE LOST. R.I.P. JIM

CHARLOTTE SMITH(moon)

September 29, 2013

We are so sadden to hear about Jimmy,Sandy you and the girls have our prayers, sorry we will not be able to come as Charles has a Keno treatment then in Warsaw, much love Elaine and Charlie Fletcher.

September 28, 2013

He was a great man he will be missed

luvicia brown strain

September 28, 2013

My heart and deepest sympathy go out to Sandy Becky Laura and grandkids I was glad to meet such nice people love you guys if u need anything let me know

Kassandra Wilson

September 28, 2013

My heart goes out to Sandy and her family at this very difficult time. My sympathies to you all... God bless you.

Diane Jeffries

September 28, 2013

To the Friends and Family of Jim, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the arms of the Lord.

Joni (Briles) Rector-Bullias

September 28, 2013

I was so saddened and shocked to hear of Jim's passing. I have known Jim my whole life and know him only as a kind, sweet man. My heart goes out to Sandy and the family.

Marlene and Howard Strasburger

September 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Jim's family. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Howard and June Jefvert

September 27, 2013

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