Graveside Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Furby of Tioga, Louisiana will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville, LA under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory in Ball, Louisiana with Father Luke LaFleur officiating.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gallagher Funeral Home in Ball, Louisiana.
Robert “Bob” Furby, age 86, a resident of Tioga, Louisiana, died peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jackie Hunter Furby and his daughters, Terry Oliphant and Deanna Bowman. He is survived by his children, Christa Book (Jamie), Sam Furby (Suzanne), Matt Furby (Belinda), and Nikki Moore (Danny); and his 15 grandchildren and 26 greatgrandchildren.
Bob proudly served his country in the Marine Corps and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He also enjoyed many years as a Rapides Parish School Bus driver. He was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as a diehard LSU sports fan.