Individual Details

Death

Clinton Andrew Furr, age 79, died Thursday May 27, 1993, at the home of his sister, Katherine Howard, in Amory, Ms. He was a retired farmer and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Union County. He was born in Pontotoc County and lived in Bridgeport, before moving to Mississippi. During World War II, he served for four years in the Field Artillery, U.S. Amy, including combat service in Europe. He taught Sunday School and Bible studies at various churches in Union and Benton Counties for several years. Services were held May 29 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Union County, Ms., with Rev. Gerald Chaffin and Rey. Warren Black of Amory officiating. Burial was held at the church cemetery with United Funeral Service of New Albany in charge. Pallbearers were Leroy Jones, Jack McCollum, Billy Cook,Holcomb Scott, Larry Whiteside, and Jack Scott.Honorary pallbearers were James Furr, J.A. Byers, and Charles Boatner. Mr. Furr is survived by sister, Katherine Howard of Amory; brother Howard Furr of Bryan; two nieces, and three nephews.

Military

Name: Clinton A Furr
Birth Year: 1913
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Mississippi
State: Mississippi
County or City: Union
Enlistment Date: 24 Oct 1942
Enlistment State: Mississippi
Enlistment City: Camp Shelby
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
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: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Geographer
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 117