Robert Wayne Furrow, Sr.

Robert Wayne Furrow Sr., 66 of Smith Mountain Lake went to heaven while surrounded by his family on February 21st 2014. Robert was a loving dad, husband, granddaddy, and friend to all who knew him. Robert is survived by his devoted wife Barbara K. Furrow of 47 years, daughter Janet (JJ) Lester, granddaughter Ashley (Hot Dog) Lester, son and daughter-in-law Robert (Rob) and Kim Furrow; granddaughter Grace (Curly) Furrow; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Keith Brooks; granddaughter, Emily (Twiggy) Ison; parents Charles (Edd) and Evelyn C. Furrow; sister and brother-in-law, Libby and Dee Carter; special aunt and uncle Jenny and Joe Dowling of Orlando, Florida, along with many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family at Graham White Mfg. Robert was an amazing man with many talents and accomplishments; plant supervisor at Graham White for 38 years, Navy Veteran, member of the RVRC (Radio Control Club), Harley Davidson Member, and much more. He enjoyed all types of planes, trains and automobiles. He designed and built numerous award winning Street Rods featured in national magazines and calendars. His love for Harley Davidson Motorcycles took him all over the country with his wife, and his passion for drag racing is forever embedded in his legacy. He had a passion for Smith Mountain Lake where they built their retirement home and enjoyed fishing, boating, and spending time with his family on the lake. Special thanks to UVA, Lewis Gale Medical Center, Carillion Franklin Hospice, Richfield Rehab, RMH Carillion Hospital and all the caregivers that took care of him. We are grateful for their love and compassion. A special celebration of his life will be held at Halesford Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 1st 2014. 2485 Lost Mountain Rd. Wirtz, Va. 24184. In Robert?s honor, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Halesford Baptist Church or Franklin County Animal Shelter, 1488 Franklin St. Rocky Mount, Va.. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.