Bruce Allen Furr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bruce Furr, 85, a resident of Bloomington, IN. for 65 years, died on Wednesday February 3, 2022, at 1:45 AM at his home surrounded by his wife and loving family following a long bout with cancer. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Gerl and Edna Furr (Haney) of Brownstown, IN and sister Jerri Martin, Bluffton, SC. Bruce is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ann Furr (Spurgeon), his children Steve (Kelly) Furr, San Antonio, TX, Lance (Jamie) Furr, Bloomington, IN, Lisa (Jeff) Reifinger, Westminster, CO, Carol (Paul) Gillard, Bloomington, IN, Kim (Mike Resener) Hendren, Carmel, IN, and Rex (Jackie) Furr, Bloomington, IN, 19 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Bruce was born in Terre Haute, IN in 1936 and grew up in Brownstown, IN. As the son of a High School basketball coach, Bruce excelled in basketball, softball, and track and field. He was married to Marjorie Ann Spurgeon of Brownstown, IN, his high school sweetheart, on August 31, 1957. They both attended Indiana University where Bruce played for the 1955 Hoosiers basketball team as a freshman. He graduated with a BS in Business and they settled in Bloomington. Bruce was a successful entrepreneur and land developer. He owned and operated dozens of businesses in 7 different countries employing thousands of people. Bruce was responsible for developing commercial and residential developments in Bloomington and Ellettsville. He built the Bloomington Sportsplex and the Furr Building on Bloomington’s West side. Bruce was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Bloomington Country Club where he could frequently be seen in the afternoons playing cards with his many friends. His entrepreneurial spirit gave him a love for gambling. He excelled at Blackjack and poker. He loved taking trips to Las Vegas, NV, where he was a legendary figure. Bruce was fiercely competitive in everything he did and he instilled this competitive spirit to his children and grandchildren. He was a fun-loving person and a great storyteller. He was known for coming up with nicknames for his family and friends. Bruce was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his children and he was a mentor and loving supporter to his grandchildren. He coached several youth sports teams in baseball, basketball, and football. Bruce and Ann rarely missed any of their children’s and their grandchildren’s games and events. Bruce and Ann were well known for hosting their famous 4th of July family gatherings during the 1970s and 1980s. Bruce was a devoted sports fan and generous donor. He supported Bloomington South athletics and the IU Foundation and he was a supporter of the IU Soccer program. Bruce and Ann were frequently seen at Bloomington South games and rarely missed an IU basketball or football game over a 60-year period. Bruce’s generosity extended beyond sports. He supported many local causes and aided many of his employees and friends who needed help. Bruce’s later years were characterized by his faith in Jesus Christ. He dedicated his life to Christ in 2016. He was the spiritual head of his large family, where his proudest achievement was leading his family members and friends to a love of Christ. Bruce strongly believed in the mission work of Saul to Paul Ministries of Ellettsville, IN. Saul to Paul is a discipleship program for down and out men who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and is engaged in prison ministry programs. Memorial services will be held at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 South Old Highway 37, Bloomington, Indiana on Monday February 7, 2022. Visitation hours are from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by a memorial service at 12:30. Graveside service to follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. All guests are then invited to a celebration of life reception at the Bloomington Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saul to Paul Ministries, 8400 State Road 46, Ellettsville, IN 47429, www.saultopaul.org and First United Methodist Church, 219 East 4th St., Bloomington, IN 47408, www.fumcb.org. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Bruce Allen Furr

November 10, 1936 - February 3, 2022