Frederick Furney

Frederick Harmon Furney, 92, of Chillicothe, formerly of Gettysburg, PA, died at 3:05pm Thursday, January 1, 2009, in Heartland of Chillicothe. At his request, his body has been bequeathed to the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. Calling hours will not be observed. Military graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Greenlawn Cemetery. Fred was born July 26, 1916, in Gettysburg, PA, to the late J. Franklin and Alberta J. Kime Furney. In 1939, he married the former Marie C. Allen, who preceded him in death in 1979. On August 5, 1980, he married the former Olive I. George, who survives. Also surviving are his son Robert E. Furney, of Westminster, MD; step-children Jeannette Purdum; Rosemary (Charles) Carter; Michael (Sharon) DeBord; grandchildren: Andrea Marie Furney; Frederick V. Furney and Monica Furney Goldstone, both of Baltimore, MD; step-grandchildren: Krystal DeBord; Andy DeBord; John Hollis; Tony Hollis; Jason DeBord; Sarah DeBord; Susan Davis; and Laura Carter; three great-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Frederick Allen Furney; step-son Charles Jerry Debord; and seven sisters. Fred retired in 1971 following 33 years of service as a Postal Clerk in Gettysburg, PA. He also served as a Gettysburg Battlefield Tour Guide from 1949-1981, where he developed a wonderful reputation, often being called upon to take notable politicians on tours of the field. He graduated Valedictorian of Gettysburg High School, Class of 1933 and attended Gettysburg College. He served his country in the US Army, having served in Europe as a Master Sergeant during World War II.
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