Individual Details

Death

My dad A. W. "Al" Furr died this afternoon at 3:49. I had just walked back in his room when he took his last breath. He was 91. My Dad was talented, smart, bigger than life. And a gentle man whose smile was the last thing to leave. I have so many wonderful memories, and I am glad I had these three years to take care of him and my mother. I am filled with gratitude for a father who loved us and we always knew. I will miss you, Dad.
Gary Allison Furr, March 22, 2025

Allison Weaver (Al) Furr, Jr. died on March 21, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 91. He was the last surviving child of the late Allison Weaver Furr, Sr. and Nettie Keziah Furr, and the last surviving child of their six sons and three daughters. Born in Mathews, NC, he grew up in China Grove and Concord NC and was a basketball star at Odell High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Patrice Price in 1952, after graduation. He attended Western Carolina for a year on basketball scholarship before beginning a career in retail management with McCrory Stores for 40 years. After retiring in 1997, he returned to work in sales for House of Cheatham for 15 years before retiring again in 2012. He was a faithful member of Smoke Rise Baptist until his move to Birmingham to be near family. Throughout his life, he used his many talents of carpentry and music and was active in his church. He was at various times a deacon, a Sunday School teacher, and many other leadership roles in his church. Always a willing volunteer, he was most happy being with family and enjoying his children, grandchildren and friends. Al is survived by his loving family, his wife of 72 years, Shirley P Furr, 3 sons, Dr. Gary A. Furr (Vickie), Gregory L. Furr (SusanYvonne), Michael D. Furr (Cindy), 1 daughter Amy Elizabeth Furr Allison (Chris), 13 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren, andmanynieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at Diversicare of Riverchase, the We Care Ministry of Vestavia Hills Baptist ChurchandCompassus Hospice for the loving care given to Al in his final years. Memorials may be directed to the We Care Ministry at VHBC, to Smoke Rise Baptist Church or the Alzheimer's Association. A memorial service for family members will take place at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama on Monday, March 31 at 11:00 am CST Rev. Chris George, pastor of Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia, will give the eulogy. The service will be broadcast online live and available for family members unable to attend and friends, and is open to everyone.