James W. Furbee's Obituary
JAMES WADSWORTH “Jim” FURBEE, 100, of Memphis, TN, formerly of Clarksburg, W. VA and West Palm Beach, FL, passed away July 5, 2012. He was born April 10, 1912 in Clarksburg, W. VA, son of the late Truman Adrian Furbee and Alta Furbee. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Virginia Holloway Furbee and granddaughter, Elizabeth Berger. Also preceding him were two sisters, Mrs. Helen Evans and Mrs. Fred McBride. Jim is survived and sorely missed by his daughter, Marsha Holloway Furbee Berger and his son-in-law, Jack Lee Berger of Germantown, TN, his granddaughter, Mrs. Gretchen Fromke of Knoxville, TN; four great-grandchildren, Michael Dean Fromke, Jr., Jon Curtis Fromke, Anne Holloway Fromke, Dena Elizabeth Fromke, two nieces, Mrs. Jack (Chloe Ann) Chipps and Mrs. Bobby (Jackie) Cotter, one nephew, Ed Evans. Mr. Furbee was a retired co-owner and manager of Wholesale Tire Co. and a retired franchisee with Jerrico and Long John silvers. he was a World War II veteran, serving as Lieutenant JG in the United States Navy. He graduated from W. VA Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, W. VA and Washington Irving High School, Clarksburg, W. VA. He was a long time member of First Methodist Church of Clarksburg serving the church faithfully since childhood and served the Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach, Florida. For the last 18 years, he resided at Kirby Pines Estates, attended church services there. The family would like to thank the staff for their love and care and for his sitters, Verdell Shaw and Glenda Williams for their faithful service. Mr. Furbee was an avid sportsman, All State in basketball, State Champion in tennis and ran track at W. VA Wesleyan. He also enjoyed golf until he was 90 years old. His service to the community was fulfilled through the Kiwanis Club, Lake Floyd Board of Directors and his church. Jim and his wife, Ginny, loved traveling around the world making friends as they explored the U.S. and many foreign countries. His dedication and love towards God, his family, and fellow man with an incredible unselfish attitude and generosity will always be remembered. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Kirby Pines Chapel. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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