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Joseph Wilson "Joe" Furby, 85 of Grand Bay, Alabama passed from this life on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Mobile. He was born November 29, 1932 in Mobile County. Mr. Furby was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He worked for International Paper Company in Moss Point for forty-five years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Grand Bay. Joe loved to hunt, fish and also enjoyed camping. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Horace E. and Gertrude Summers Furby; his deceased wife, Fern Gardner Furby; son, Ricky Furby; brothers, Clarence Furby, Johnnie Furby, Raymond Furby and Edward "Wiggle" Furby. Survivors include his loving wife of thirty-two years, Margaret Hudson Holifield Furby; son, Glenn Furby and wife Twyla; daughter, Lisa Barnes; step-son, David Holifield and wife Donna, stepdaughter, Lynne Watson; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Friday, April 13, 2018 from 1:00 until 3:00pm at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm from the chapel of Holder-Wells Funeral Home with Dr. Royce Dubose officiating and special music by Mr. Kerry Kelley. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Helena with Masonic Rites at graveside. Serving as pallbearers will be grandchildren, Cameron Watson, Colton Watson, Caleb Watson, Robbie Barnes, Matt Furby and Josh Tilly. Friends and family may share condolences at www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Holder-Wells Funeral Home 4007 Main Street, Moss Point, Mississippi 39563.

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Joseph Wilson "Joe" Furby

November 29, 1932 - April 10, 2018