Robert Lee Furr

Robert Lee Furr, Sr., age 74, of Toledo, passed peacefully from this life on May 11, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born November 15, 1945 in Cleveland, Mississippi to the late Solomon Sr. and Ruby (Little) Furr. Robert graduated from Toledo Macomber High School in 1964 where he was a member of the football team. He was a sports enthusiast, especially bowling and basketball. Robert coached basketball for many years and was active in the sporting endeavors of his children. He also enjoyed watching classic western movies, listening to jazz music, doing yard-work, and “tinkering” around the house fixing whatever was in need of repair. Robert was selfless and humble and will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful husband and father. He was also extremely hard working, retiring after more than 30 years with the Sun Oil Company. Left to cherish Robert’s memory are his wife of more than 53 years, Patricia (Davis) Furr; children, Victoria Harris (Demetrius), Robert Furr, Jr. and Joshua Ellis; granddaughters, Kayla and Toni Furr; siblings, Mary Lou Sharp, Sylvia Taylor, Larry Furr and Gregory Little (Tina); a host of nieces and nephews including goddaughter, Elaina Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Solomon Furr, Jr. Viewing and services handled privately. A celebration of life will be held at a later time. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the caregivers at Wolf Creek, Neurology at The Toledo Hospital, Ebeid Hospice and to Andrew Pedigo for their compassionate, loving care throughout Robert’s illness. May you all be blessed for your goodness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Robert’s name are offered to the Alzheimer’s Association.