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