[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BOBBY N. FURR

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 16, 2025

  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Bobby Neal Furr of Indian Land. He was born to Luther and Leona Furr on 
April 14, 1938, and grew up working on his family's dairy farm. It was 
there that he learned the early values of hard work, humility, and 
perseverance. Mr. Furr was drafted into the Army in 1961 and served 
honorably in South Korea at the Demilitarized Zone. He was in the 
Military Police, held the rank of Private First Class, and was a 
sharpshooter.
  Upon returning from service, he married Kathy Fisher Furr in the 
spring of 1963. Four years later, the couple had their first of three 
daughters: Kathryn Teresa Furr, in December of 1967; Barbara Furr 
(1972); and Angele Furr (1977) joined the family shortly after. Mr. 
Furr, often referred to as a `jack of all trades,' even built the 
family's home with his bare hands--filling it with love, laughter, and 
unwavering faith.
  He took tremendous pride in providing for his family, often working 
multiple jobs at once, six days a week--but never seven. On that sacred 
Sabbath day, Mr. Furr would be found attending Pineville Church of the 
Nazarene, a church he called home for 85 years. He loved God and served 
faithfully in many roles, from Sunday School superintendent to youth 
leader, usher, and janitor. Mr. Furr served wherever he was needed. His 
servant's heart led him to join numerous work and witness mission 
projects around the world.
  Mr. Furr's pride and joy was his family. He cherished his wife and 
daughters and never failed to put their well-being above his own. Even 
after retiring from Celanese Fiber Industries in 1999, Mr. Furr went 
back to work--now as a full-time grandparent. Mr. Furr was blessed with 
three grandsons and played a tremendous role in each one's life, 
including picking them up and caring for them after school. They loved 
their Granddaddy deeply.
  In his free time, Mr. Furr could usually be found working in his 
shop, in his garden, or in the yard. He made it a priority to have 
daily morning devotions, and prayer was a constant part of his life.
  Mr. Furr met our Savior face to face on August 21, 2025, at the age 
of 87. He was surrounded by his devoted wife, three loving daughters, 
and his closest friends on this side of eternity. He led a life of 
unwavering faith and a commitment to serving others.
  Please join me in celebrating the life of Mr. Bobby Furr, a man whose 
presence strengthened his community, his church, and, most importantly, 
his family. As we honor his memory, we extend our deepest sympathy to 
his wife, daughters, and all who loved him.
  May his legacy of service and love continue to inspire all who 
follow.

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