Individual Details

Death

Robert Carol Furr passed away July 22, 2017. Carol was born July 26, 1921 in Charlotte to Beecham Zerobie and Carrie Black Furr. He graduated from Central High School and received a certificate in textiles from NC State. He served in the army field artillery during World War II. Carol was recognized as a lawn and garden expert and was owner and operator of Furr's Seed and Garden Center in Charlotte until he retired in 1982. He was a good Christian man. Carol is survived by his loving wife, Martha, with whom he has shared 75 remarkable years together; two sons and a daughter; RC Furr, Jr and wife, Karen, Richard Furr and wife, Sandy, all of Greensboro, and Jeanne Murdock and husband, Steve of Concord. He also has numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family would like to thank Hospice for all their love and care. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Wilkinson Funeral Home is serving the Furr family.
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, July 23, 2017

Military

Name: Robert C Furr
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: North Carolina
State: North Carolina
County or City: Mecklemburg
Enlistment Date: 27 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: South Carolina
Enlistment City: Camp Croft
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of college
Civil Occupation: Mountaineer
Marital Status: Married
Height: 67
Weight: 125