Manuel E. Furgerson, 76, Enjoyed Fishing and Relaxing on His Front Porch
Manuel E. “Eddie” Furgerson, age 76, of Sheffield Township, passed away at his residence on February 28, 2019 following an extended illness.Born in Jefferson City Missouri, Eddie had been a long-time resident of Ohio.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who achieved the rank of Lance Corporal. A retiree of the Elyria Foundry, he enjoyed fishing and relaxing while sitting on his front porch.
He is survived by son Delbert Rogers of Brookpark, and daughters Debra Buckosh (Terrance) of Amherst and Tammy Grimes of Sheffield Township. He also leaves six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, along with two brothers residing in Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis (nee Rider) in 2010 and parents William F. and Annie A. (nee Newman) Furgerson.
Graveside services for Eddie’s family will be conducted privately in Ridge Hill Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel. www.gluvna.net.