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Carl Furr Obituary
CONCORD -- Mr. Furr, 80, of Concord, NC, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.
Mr. Furr was born February 15, 1931 in Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris S. Furr; father, Carl Homer Furr; mother, Margaret Leona Bogle Furr; and daughter, Janice Furr Williams.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord. The funeral will be 12:00 noon, Monday, with a 30-minute state, at Gloryland Baptist Church, Charlotte, officiated by Rev. Sammy Case. Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. At other times, the family will meet at his home, 2974 Wendover Road, Concord, or the home of his son, Mike, 2716 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte. A member of Gloryland Baptist Church, Charlotte, he was a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Fodie Louise Clontz Furr, of the home; sons, Mike Furr, of Charlotte, and Gary Furr and wife, Judy, of Iron Station; brother, James M. Furr and wife, Pam, of Albemarle; sister, Judy F. Clark and husband, Marvin, of Sebring, Florida; stepson, Danny Price, of Concord; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Gloryland Baptist Church, 3001 Gloryland Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28213.
Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, is serving the Furr family.
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Memories and Condolences
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JIm Furr
April 16, 2011
My dearest brother I love and miss you terribly. I particularly miss not hearing your voice on the phone when I call your earthly home. But, however I know you are in your Heavenly home now. I will never say good bye. I will say I will see you later at home at that great family reunion. love always your brother Jim Furr and family
April 4, 2011
My sincere condolences are with you all, Carl was a wonderful man & will be truly missed. I hope that you will find peace knowing he is in a much better place & reunited with lost love ones. My prayers are with you Gary, Mike & your whole family.
Tanya Simpson Baucom
Crystal DeMore
April 3, 2011
Dear Paw paw, Words can't express what you mean to me!!! You will forever be in my heart!!! Missing you...Your granddaughter,Crystal DeMore
April 3, 2011
Rest in Peace, Uncle Bud, enjoy the new strong legs I know you have now. (Matthew L. Clark, Serbing, FL)
Harvey and Peggy Ingram
April 3, 2011
Gary, Mike and family, you are in our prayers at this time of Carl's home-going.May God's grace strengthen you in the weeks to follow.
Laura Griffin
April 3, 2011
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all,The ENTIRE FAMILY. Mr.Furr was always kind, friendly, loving, GODLY and always had a kind word for me every time I was around him. He was a great Son, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, and just a GREAT person.. He will be in our HEARTS Forever... Until we meet again, at the golden gates when the GOOD LORD is ready for us. again to MY Family I'm Praying the LORD will keep you close to him and may even BRING some closer to him.. I Love each and everyone of you.. Missie Griffin and Family
Susan Stevens
April 3, 2011
Mike & Family,
May you have comfort and peace through this time of sorry.Paw Paw is out of pain and suffering & now watching over the rest of us. He is with Memaw & Janice now, and with his parents. Peace and Love,
Susan G. Furr & Rick Stevens
Midland, N. C.
Judy Clark
April 2, 2011
Dear Brother ,I know that you are walking with God now and not in pain,I will forever miss you,say hello to Mother and Dad for me ,I will see you later.
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