Richard D. Furbee

Richard Dater Furbee passed away peacefully in hospice care on Friday, February 7th, 2025 in Cumming, GA. Just 11 days after losing his wife, his heart could no longer carry on without her. They were, without a doubt, lifelong soulmates.

Richard is survived by his two sons, Alan (Susan) Furbee and David (Krisi) Furbee; grandchildren Lindsey (Matthew) Landis, Hunter Davis, Eric (Hannah) Furbee, Thomas (Courtney) Furbee, Benjamin Furbee, Nathaniel Furbee, and Jacob Furbee; his great-grandchildren Lucas Landis, Lily Landis, Lillian Furbee, Hayden Furbee, and Leif Furbee; He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Cara, his parents, and daughter Susan Furbee. 

Richard Furbee was born on September 18th, 1935, in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was the only child of Robert Furbee and Wilda Haught. Richard met his wife, Cara, at Mannington High School. They were married March 31st, 1956. He joined the Marines and spent 20 years of loyal service as an electronics radio technician. He deployed overseas twice to Japan and once to Vietnam during his service. His next 20 years were spent as a FAA electronics supervisor. 

Richard was a proud and devoted grandfather and husband with an unwavering commitment to his family. His strong presence and wisdom shaped their lives and created a legacy of love and support that would endure for generations. The Marines allowed him and his wife to start fresh in San Diego. Several years later, they moved up to Lake Forest, CA, where they spent most of their lives while he worked on the base at El Toro. Once fully retired, he spent many years traveling around Europe and the United States with his wife. In 2017, they moved to Cumming, GA to be closer to family. He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, finding joy and inspiration in their laughter and love.

 In the final years of his life, Richard faced the challenges of dementia. Though he often struggled to recognize his surroundings or remember the day, his deep love for his family remained unwavering. It was a poignant reminder of the connections that can endure even in the face of such difficulties. In lieu of flowers or donations, please honor the memories of those with dementia by living your life to the fullest and cherishing every moment. Richard and Cara’s ashes will be spread atop Mount Whitney and at their favorite beach in California in a private family celebration.