Carl E. Furry's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Carl E. Furry, age 87 of Charleston, entered into his Heavenly Home while in the comforting presence of his loving family on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 with Reverend Matthew Froeschle and Pastor Scott Sims officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Lincolnland Hospice or to the American Cancer Society. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or services or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Carl was born January 28, 1930, in Charleston, Illinois, one of four children born to the late Charles E. and Fern (Annis) Furry. He married his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, Evelyn Irene Bumpus, on January 31, 1950 in Springfield, IL, and they have shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. In addition to Evelyn, Carl is survived by their three sons, Duane E. Furry and wife Carol of Charleston, Keith A. Furry and wife Ruth of Mattoon, and Brian L. Furry and wife Becky of Charleston; 12 grandchildren, April Hutchcraft, Amber Furry, Dustin (Brandi) Furry, Hollie (Dennis) Baltzell, Linze (Curt) Niemeyer, Keith Landon Furry, Jamie (Penny) Johnson, Nicholas (Candace) Gates, Bryant Furry, Brandon (Taylor) Furry, Brent Furry, Blake Furry and fiancé Taylor Culp; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, C. William "Bill" Furry and wife Julia of Charleston; a sister, Elsie M. Carter of Mattoon; and several nieces and nephews and their families. Carl was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Newby; a sister-in-law, Wanda Furry; a brother-in-law, Charles D. Carter; and a nephew, Dale Furry. At an early age it was obvious that Carl was quite the entrepreneur and astute businessman. At the age of 14 he and his brother Bill bought their own hay-baler and went into business - this was only the beginning. Carl went on to establish the Furry Grain Company in 1963, H & F Trucking in 1964 and previously Carl and Evelyn partnered with Keith and Ruth as owners of Furry Sons Warehouse. He always maintained his love for farming and has been a part of the farming community since 1950. Carl has been a member of the Presbyterian Church family all his life. He attended and was a member of Loxa Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and a trustee, and was currently a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mattoon. Carl served with various organizations. He was a member of the Delta Nu Alpha trucking fraternity, Charleston Elks B.P.O.E. #623, the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and the Coles County Fair Board. He also served on the County Board as President and was instrumental in the approval and installation of CR 1000 which now runs from Route 130 west to Route 121. Carl's sense of adventure was endless. He raced midget cars and was a flat track motorcycle racer in the 1950's. His love for motorcycles continued throughout his life and it was a love he shared with his sons and grandsons. He was one of the founding members of the Neoga based Central Illinois Motorcycle Club and it was always a good day when he could be out on his Harley. At the age of 40 Carl attained his private pilot's license enabling him and Evelyn to travel to various destinations throughout the United States in their Cessna 210. He thoroughly enjoyed a conversation on the topic of politics and considered it an honor when they entertained Ronald Reagan as a guest in their home. Carl was a man of good character and earned the respect and friendship of many. Carl was proud of his family heritage having been a part of Coles County history since 1837 and for nine generations. This pride was extended to his own family. He was a devoted husband to Evelyn, a loving father to his sons, and a wonderful father-in-law to their wives. He devoted a great deal of time to his grandchildren sharing with them his love for fishing, mushroom hunting, and animals. Carl was overjoyed at being able to name his last great-grandson. Carl was blessed with a loving family and numerous friends and they all have wonderful and memorable stories to share about this quality gentleman they knew as husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and friend.Click to view Family Memorial Video. SERVICES Visitation Monday, May 01, 2017 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Funeral Service Tuesday, May 02, 2017 11:00 AM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
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