Horace Furman Jr.

Horace Samuel "Chip' Furman Jr., 52, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday March 9, 2014 at the Medical College of Virginia. He was born October 16, 1961 to the late Horace and Mary Claytor Furman, and was preceded in death by a sister Anita Furman Clark. Chip previously worked for Food Lion Distribution Center until May of 2011, when he was too sick to work. He was a life member of Swift Creek Baptist Church. Chip enjoyed working outside helping numerous friends with yard work; he was a very hard worker. For the past two years Chip had been residing with his sister. He is survived by his sister Peggy Furman Brennan, aunt Jane C. Pond, nieces Kimberly B. Peppers, of West Virginia, Tracey B. Sheppard of Tennessee, special cousins Connie Vineyard, and Chuck Aters, a special longtime friend Joyce Morgan of Powhatan and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends Saturday March 15, 2014 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in honor of Chip to the American Cancer Society 4240 Park Place Court Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. Visitation Saturday March 15, 2014, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Colonial Heights Chapel Click for Map and Directions Private Funeral Services Click for Map and Directions