William Earl Futrell Sr.

Published 12:12 pm Thursday, September 22, 2011

Conway, NC – Mr. William Earl Futrell Sr. age 85 of Conway, NC died

September 22, 2011 at Rich Square Health Care Center.

Mr. Futrell was born August 22, 1926 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late Adgie Futrell and Ethel Mulder Futrell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Taylor Futrell and a brother, Augustus Futrell.

Mr. Futrell served his country in the Merchant Marines and the US Army. He was a member of Galatia Baptist Church. He retired from Talon Zipper Plant after 28 years of service and then worked at Georgia Pacific for 17 additional years. He also was a carpenter for a number of years.

Survivors include his daughter, Charlotte McKellar of Franklin, VA, his sons, Billy Futrell and his wife Beth and James Roby Futrell and his wife Donna, all of Conway. His grandson Trey Futrell. His sisters, Peggy F. Rook of Gaston, NC and Virginia Morgan Hall of Roxobel, NC. His brother, Robert Futrell of Warner Robbins, Georgia and a sister-in-law, Ricksie Carroll of Seaboard, NC.

Graveside services will be held, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Conway Cemetery in Conway, NC with Rev. David Foster officiating.

The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC, Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 Pm and other times at the home of his son, Billy Futrell.

Memorial contributions may be made to Galatia Baptist Church, Senior Citizens Group.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com