Richard Harper Furlow Sr.

Mr. Furlow was born in Sinclairville, N.Y., to the late Howard Samuel Furlow and Angie Viola Caulkins Furlow and had made Waverly his home for 32 years.

He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years fueling planes and was a talented barber. For many years he was active in the local Masonic Lodges and was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Furlow is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Jo Furlow of Waverly; three children: Debra L. Warner of Woodbine, Richard Furlow Jr. and wife, Colleen of Hudson, Florida, and Dorothy Demann of Florida; 14 grandchildren: Betty Furlow, Richard Furlow III (Slade), Richard Dale Furlow and wife, Kellie, Sarah C. Barlow (Chris), Christopher Furlow and wife, Jessica, Amanda Jean Bridges and husband, Dustin, Ryan Furlow, Joseph Durrance, Denise Guerra and husband, Richard, Chase Furlow, Robbie Demann, Devin Furlow, Chad Furlow, Jadia Furlow; 14 greatgrandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris Griffin; a brother, Rollin Furlow; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A graveside service was held Thursday (May 21, 2020) at 11 a.m., at Homeward Cemetery.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.