DONALD FURKIN

DONALD FURKIN, 69 years of Columbia, KY formerly of the Sparksville Community passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 at 4:53 pm at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, KY after several weeks illness. 

He was born June 29, 1945 in Sparksville, KY the son of the late: Coy and Ruth Coomer Furkin of Adair County, KY he was preceded in death by his wife: Louise Lawhorn Furkin on December 21, 1999 preceded in death by one sister Darlene Coomer, four brothers, Maxie Furkin, Calvin Furkin, Darrell Furkin and Ronnie Furkin



Survived by four daughters: 

Jean Lefaivre and husband Ken of Russell Springs, KY 

Connie Bryant and husband Robert of Russell Springs, KY 

Donna Price & husband Jim of Jamestown, KY 

Cathy Shelton and husband Tim of Columbia, Ky 



One sister Lu Ann Janes of Columbia, KY 



Six grandchildren: Lolita Webb, Amanda Firkins, Jessica Morgan, Kristy McGuffin, Brittany McCormack, Christopher Larguero and by eight great grandchildren 

Also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of friends

Mr. Furkin was a farmer



Funeral service: Monday, May 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Clergy officiating: Rev. Steve Bunch

Interment in the Harvey Cemetery near Sparksville, KY 

The family request visiting after 9:00 AM on Monday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home