Frank Edward “Ed” Furrow, 66, of Augusta Springs, Virginia died Thursday evening, May 17, 2012 at the Hunter McGuire VA Medical center in Richmond.
He was born June 9, 1945 in Welch, West Virginia, the son of the late Cleve and Gracie Bott Furrow. He was married to his loving wife of twenty one years, Nancy Furrow, and was a member of Craigsville Holiness Church. He worked at the Craigsville Library and most recently, the Augusta Springs Post Office. During the Vietnam War era, Ed proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; five brothers, James, Robert, Harvey, Carl and Jerry; two sisters, Catherine and Francis; and a special great niece, Kaycee Gladwell. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and three brothers.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Craigsville Holiness Church with Brothers Garey Wilson and Rodney Olinger officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Wilcher, Hampton Cash, Garry Wilcher, Brian “JR” Moran, Cody Wilcher and Jacob Wiseman.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Craigsville Funeral Home. Online condolences may be submitted at www.mclaughlinandyoung.com.
Nancy I just read Ed’s obituary I am so sorry. Wish I could be there with you but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Shirley McLain
I am so sorry to hear about Ed. I have never met such a special couple. Ed brought us all together as often as he could at K&W. My heart goes out to you Nancy. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Sandy Cooper
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND WILL BE MISSED. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU..
NANCY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING, HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US. LARRY AND BARBARA INGRAM
Nancy I am so sorry. You are in our prayers. Remember you will see him again. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. All my love. Barbara Campbell Freeman
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you now and in the days ahead. God Bless You.
A LIFE LIVED IS A PRECIOUS GIFT OF HOPE AND STRENTH WITH GRACE FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS MADE OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE, SMILES AND TEARS WITH FRIENDSHIPS FORMED AND LAUGHER THROUGH THE YEARS.
A LIFE WELL LIVED IS A LEGACY OF JOY, PRIDE, A LOVING, LASTING MEMORY OUR GREATFUL HEARTS WILL TREASURE SYMPATHING WITH YOU IN YOOUR LOSS,,,,,,,,
REMEMBERING WITH YOU A VERY GOOD LIFE ,,, S. JEAN ROUSE .
Nancy – So sorry to hear about Ed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. “When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the Rock.” We love you.
Jimbo & Jen
I’m very sorry to hear about Ed. I never got to meet him in person, but he was very helpful to me in researching the Furrow family (I’m a distant cousin from Franklin County).