Furman, Robert Stephen – age 67, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 28, 2014. Bob was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Buffet Heights Baptist Church, taught at Tennessee School for the Deaf for over 40 years, and worked at U. T. in deaf linguistics. He is preceded by his parents. Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ginny Furman; son and daughter-in-law, Rudy and Rebecca Furman; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Johnny Slusher; grandson, Cruize Furman; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Joan Furman; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and a memorial service will be held at 7:00pm with Steve Farmer and Pastor Dave Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to be made to Knoxville Center of the Deaf.
