Barney Wayne Furgeson Obituary (1940 - 2008)

Barney Wayne Furgeson, 68, of Palmer, IL died at 9:37 pm Sunday, May 11, 2008 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1940 in Edinburg, IL the son of Barney and Lucille Jenkins Furgeson. Mr. Furgeson was an operating engineer, member of the Operating Engineers Local #965 in Springfield and a member of A.B.A.T.E. He is survived by his companion: Ann Tolley of Decatur; son: Wayne Allen Furgeson of Palmer, Daughters: Annette Cramer and companion Mark of Springfield, IL, DeEtta Gatton and husband Chris of Elkland, MO, and Tracy Gatton and husband Phillip of New Bloomfield, MO. Brothers: Larry Furgeson and Dale Furgeson and wife Bonnie all of Edinburg, and Sisters: Myrna Clark and husband George of Warrenton, NC, Mildred Craig of Mattoon, IL, Nancy Campbell and husband William of Morrisonville, and Carol Yonk of Palmer, IL. There are 7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, John Ellis Furgeson and a nephew Larry David Furgeson. A memorial gathering will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, June 2, 2008 at 201 E. Cherokee, Morrisonville, IL McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.