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David Furr Obituary
'D.L.'
Mr. Furr, age 95, of Union County, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Lake Park Nursing and Rehab Center after several years of declining health. Born January 20, 1914 in Union County, he was the son of the late David Levi Furr, Sr. and Lutisha Helms Furr. D.L. and his wife of 72 years, Pauline Mullis Furr, made their home on Idlewild Road in Charlotte for 45 years then retired to his boyhood home site on Indian Trail-Fairview Road where he continued the Furr legacy of a lovely home in a country setting.
For many years, Mr. Furr worked at Cole Mfg Company and later as tool and dye supervisor at Delmar Studios Inc., retiring at age 65. He was always a 'part-time' farmer, enjoying his red tractor and admirable gardens.
Mr. Furr was a life long member of Wilson Grove Baptist Church, an active deacon for many years and faithfully supported the church.
Mr. Furr is survived by his devoted wife, Pauline Mullis Furr; five children and their spouses, Linda Furr Hargett and husband, Larry, of Summerville, SC, Carolyn Furr Griffin and husband, Homer, of Mint Hill, David L. Furr, III and wife, Sara, of Indian Trail, Larry H. Furr and wife, Irene of Mint Hill and Joy Furr Purser and husband, Dwight, of Matthews; twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Furr was preceded in death by his four siblings, Sanford Furr, Rena Belk, Hazel Warwick and Myrtle Pressley Boatwright.
The service to celebrate the life of David Levi Furr, Jr. will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Wilson Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Grant Hoffman and Reverend Joe Mullis officiating. The body will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the service. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel.
The family wishes to express appreciation to the staff of Lake Park Nursing and Rehab Center for their compassion and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 'With Love From Jesus', a local Christian ministry, 5226 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Charlotte, NC 28227 (704-545-4864).
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Memories and Condolences
for David Furr
Mark Hargett
November 11, 2022
I miss my Paw Paw D.L. Furr more than words can express. Be ready to pass me a "cat head" biscuit as you reach it to me with your hand when I see you in the Lord's house
Sue (Susie) and Earl Rogers
February 26, 2009
To Mrs. Furr, Linda, Carolyn, David, Larry, Joy and your families we send our heartfelt sympathy and love. D. L. was an inspiration to us and our family.Our kids named him "The Peppermint Man." They never forgot the peppermint treat he pulled from his pocket for them on Sundays. We'll never forget how he packed all you kids in his Model A and chugged down the road to the old, white clapboard church. There was a special oak where he parked and you all climbed out and went in to worship. Our first choir experience was gained under his leadership. His energy and devotion were very impressionable. He will be missed but thanks to Yeshua(Jesus) our Messiah, we have that Blessed Hope that we'll see him soon.
In His Love,
February 25, 2009
To the Furr Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Pappy was not only a boss but friend for many years.
mow
Sherry & Jason Graves
February 24, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jason and Sherry (Stephenson) Graves
Matt Stephenson
February 24, 2009
Hey guys, I'm sorry to hear about your Grand Father. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Mitch Knight
February 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mitch, Kristina, and Tanner Knight
Kenneth & Bernice Dulin
February 24, 2009
Mrs. Furr, Children and All Family,
We were so sorry to hear of D.L.'s passing.
We pray for you all daily that you will receive God's comfort as you grieve. He was a wonderful man and we know that you will miss him.
Beverly Dulin Stephenson
February 24, 2009
Mrs. Pauline, Linda, Carolyn, Joy, David, Larry and all respective family members,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at the passing of Mr. Furr. He was a great Christian man. I have many fond memories from our time growing up in Wilson Grove Baptist.
Know you are all lifted up each day that God's richest blessings and gentle comfort will flow over you as you go through these next days of grief.
In Christian love,
Oneal Smyrl
February 24, 2009
Sorry to hear of DL's passing. Always enjoyed kidding around with him when we worked at Delmar. He will be missed.
Bill & Virginia Moss
February 24, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Alicia Fernandez LPN
February 24, 2009
DL, I will miss your candid spirit and heartfelt laugh.Fair to midlin was your response to my question of "How are you today DL?" Pray there are angels in heaven giving you a nice back scratching.
Roddy Beard
February 24, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I worked with David many years at Delmar. He was a great man and taught me a lot about machine work. Sorry about your loss.
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