Robert Thomas "Rob" Furlong

Robert Furlong

Robert Thomas "Rob" Furlong, 73, of St. Simons Island, passed away on May 30, 2024. Born on Oct. 13, 1950, to the late Robert and Ursula Furlong in Denver, Rob is remembered for his strong work ethic, ambition and immense love for his family.

In his youth, Rob began working various odd jobs such as the newspaper route, shoveling snow and was even a member of the junior ski patrol.

After graduating from high school, he went on to work for John B. Daniels Pharmaceuticals, Shoney's and The Filling Station before delving into the world of entrepreneurship. Rob began his business from the ground up, starting with pay telephones and later ATMs and air machines.

When he was not working, Rob could often be found outdoors, he enjoyed driving his Corvette Sting Ray and you could always find him on a tractor or mower, prior to moving to St. Simons. With Suzy, his wife of 11 years, they enjoyed bike riding, kayaking, walking, floating in the pool and traveling to what they came to know as their "Happy Place" in St. Kitts/Nevis, West Indies.

He is survived by his wife, Suzy Furlong of Georgia; sister, Janice Kefalas of Colorado; children, Mark Furlong (Lynn) of Colorado, Jason Furlong of Colorado, Deann Grant (Chris) of Georgia, Christina Hunter (Josh) of Georgia, Merissa Mimbs (Jason) of Georgia, Ross Furlong (Caroline) of Georgia, Ryan Furlong (Ashley) of Georgia, and Katelyn Navarro (Gary) of Georgia; stepchildren, Megan Leatherwood (Jacob) of Georgia, and Amanda Richardson (John Paul) of Georgia; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved deeply.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ursula Furlong; as well as his brother, Mike Furlong.

The Furlong family would like to extend their most sincere thanks to Karen Sherman and the Equity Team for their dedicated service, as well as to Jacqueline Brown, M.D., and staff for the exceptional care received at Emory and Timothy Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., and staff at the Cancer Care Center of SGHS.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University to the Winship Discovery Fund online at www.winshipcancer.emory.edu/give or by mail to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Development Office,

1762 Clifton Road, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322

Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to have assisted the Furlong family.

Family-placed obituary

The Brunswick News, June 5, 2024