Individual Details

Death

Walter Lee Furr, 85, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2011. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he was born in Albemarle, NC on August 18, 1926 to Walter L. and Flora Bell Eudy Furr. He served two tours with the US Army during WWII and later attended Carolina Business School where he met the love of his life, Betty Jo Hoover, his beloved wife of 62 years. He worked for more than 50 years as a manufacturer's representative in the packaging industry. When he was not serving his customers, he enjoyed working on his farm. Walter is survived by his wife, Betty Jo; son, David Furr and wife Pamela; daughter, Connie Furr Soloman and husband Mike and grandchildren, Anne, Charlotte and Richard. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 6 at Harrison United Methodist Church with a reception following. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Special thanks to Walter's caregiver during his final years, Jackie Taylor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harrison United Methodist Church, 15008 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, NC 28134. Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, Charlotte, NC.

Military

Name: Walter L Furr Jr
Birth Year: 1926
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: North Carolina
State: North Carolina
County or City: Stanly
Enlistment Date: 20 Nov 1945
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Spencer West
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private First Class
Grade Code: Private First Class
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Enlisted Man, Philippine Scout or recall to AD of an enlisted man who had been transferred to the ERC
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Sales Clerk
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 456