Individual Details

Death

Robert E. Furr, 85, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on April 29, 1925 to Ray and Alina (Reed) Furr in Veedersburg, IN. Bob had been an accountant with Firestone for 35 years, and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Noblesville, where he served as church treasurer for 20 years.  He attended both Wabash & Indiana University, graduating from IU.  He proudly served his country as part of the U.S. Navy. He had a passion for serving others, which was demonstrated by his volunteering with Riverview Hospital, the American Red Cross and as a Boy Scout leader for Troop 106 for 14 years. He was also involved with AGAPE Therapeutic Riding Center and Meals-On-Wheels; and was a member of Golden K Kiwanis. He is survived by his wife, Jeraldine Furr of Noblesville, whom he married in 1955; daughters, Jan (Gary) Leonard of Seattle, WA & Mandy (Steve) Cody of Noblesville; son, Jef Furr of Indianapolis; and two grandchldren, Abigail & Andrew Leonard. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument Street in Noblesville, with Rev. Jack Wolfe officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon, prior to the service. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.