George E. Furry, age 83, of Lincoln was escorted by angels into Jesus’ arms on Saturday, December 3, 2011.  Born May 15, 1928 in Fairbury, Nebraska to George and Louise (Leeper) Furry.  George was a veteran of both the U.S. Navy where he served for 10 years and the U.S. Army serving for another 10 years.  He worked as an electrician for the Rock Island Railroad.

Survivors include his son: Mark Furry and his daughter and son-in-law: Dawn and Dan Downey all of Lincoln.  Grandchildren and Spouses: Nikky and Cory Pierce, Cody and Chantell Downey all of Lincoln, Autumn and Bruce Bradbury of Beatrice, Brooke and Bud Davis of Fort Carson, CO.  6 Great grandchildren.  George was preceded in death by his wife: Diane, daughter: Robin Furry and his parents.

Services will be held at the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland, Kansas on  Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Mountain Time.  Visitation will be held at Wyuka Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. 

Memorials may be given to the family for a later designation.