Birth date: Feb 11, 1939 Death date: May 7, 2025
Joseph Patrick Furlong, age 86, of Charleston, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Born on February 11, 1939, in Chicago, IL, to Philip and Vidace (Goetz) Furlong, Joe lived a full and meaningful life ro Read Obituary
Every once in a while I read the Williston Herald. I was sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Also so kind and a good sense of humor. Prayers for all of you! Melanie Laqua-Baehr
Met Joe at Rural King enjoyed seeing him. He was always smiling. Will miss him. Sorry for your loss 🙏
Joe was a blessing to everyone. He always had a smile and a warm greeting for everyone. Years ago, I joined Comptons Traditional Bowhunters as a life member. They had previously given a sterling silver belt buckle with the life membership. The club had only one buckle left and auctioned it off at the membership meeting that night. An unknown person and I were the main bidders. When I quit bidding at $600, another person behind me jumped in and was the eventual high bidder. That person was Joe Furlong. He paid for the buckle and gave it to me as a gift. That was Joe, always generous to everyone. Rest in peace, my friend. Bill Kissner.
Enjoyed knowing Joe during my few years living in Charleston. My kids still shoot some of the bows I bought from Joe for a friend’s kids years ago when he was building the Black Rhino bows. Prayers for the family.
Greg Clark
