Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameKenneth Henry “Ken” Furr
Birth3 Mar 1936, Stanly County, NC
Death28 Oct 2021, Woodhaven Court, Albemarle, Stanly County, NC
Burial1 Nov 2021, Plyler Baptist Church Cemetery, Plyler, Stanly County, NC
FatherJohn Henry Furr (1909-1985)
MotherBertha Lee Eudy (1912-2004)
Spouses
Birth9 Nov 1938
Death3 Jan 1996
BurialPlyler Baptist Church Cemetery, Plyler, Stanly County, NC
FatherLuther Edward Almond (1918-2003)
MotherLois M. Almond (1919-1998)
Marriage1 Jun 1958
ChildrenPamela Elaine (1964-)
 Darrell Kenneth (1972-)
Notes for Kenneth Henry “Ken” Furr
Kenneth Henry Furr

Kenneth Henry Furr, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle.

Ken was born March 3, 1936 in Stanly County to the late John Henry Furr and the late Bertha Eudy Furr. He was also preceded in death by wife of almost 39 years, Elaine Almond Furr.

Ken's favorite saying was "He was a jack of all trades, and master of none".  He started his career at WBTV in Charlotte, worked at SNAP for several years, and owner of Smith's Jewelers, and Ken's Clock Repair "the clock doctor".  He loved and went to Taco Bell everyday for lunch and he was made an honorary member on his 80th birthday. He loved and respected all of the staff at Woodhaven Court and the family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation for all the love and care they have shown to Ken and his family.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 11:45 am, Monday, November 1, 2021 at Plyler Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm officiated by Rev. Lowell Brown. Burial will follow with Masonic Honors at the Plyler Baptist Church Cemetery, 25958 Austin Road, Albemarle.

Survivors include daughter, Pamela (Todd) Hatley of Norwood, NC; son, Darrell (Amanda) Furr of Richfield, NC; grandchildren, Tyler, Whitney, Kayce, Alex, Andrea, Brittany, and Brooke; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Kay (Hal) Harwood.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer Association 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC; and Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Furr family.
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