Official Obituary of
Benton Furl Moree
June 9, 2020
Benton Moree Obituary
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Furl Moree died of heart failure while on the beach in Panama City, FL at the age of 55. He spent his final days on vacation with Angie, his wife of 36 years, and four of his five beloved grandchildren.
Furl was born in 1964 in Columbia, MS. He was the youngest son of the late Simeon Edwin and Sylvia Lee Moree. He is survived by two brothers Simon (Carol, deceased) and Stacey Moree (Gwen). He was preceded in death by his grandparents Beno and Doris Foster Moree, and Roger and Rosalie Kerley Lee. In September 1983, he married Angela Thornhill Moree by saying “I will, I reckon” and has been by her side ever since. In 1997, he moved his family to Abita Springs, LA where he has lived since. He is the loving father of three daughters Kelly Moree (Jeffrey Stanley), Christy Moree (Connor Upchurch), and Katelyn Moree Sullivan (Alex Sullivan). He leaves behind five grandchildren who he loved beyond measure Noah and Joel Fussell, Silas Moree, Samson Upchurch, and August Sullivan. He was so excited when he found out his daughter, Katelyn, will be having twins in October. Unfortunately, they will never experience the love he already had for them. His grandchildren were his world, so we take comfort in the fact that he died happy, doing something he truly loved.
For years, Furl was self-employed doing dozer and excavation work. In 2019, he took a job with Entact, LLC working in Port Arthur, TX. He truly enjoyed and took great pride in his work. He made many friends through his work over the years. Furl’s family would like to express their gratitude for the outpouring of love, support, and appreciation expressed by friends and co-workers since his passing. It is comforting to know that he was respected and appreciated by so many.
Everyone that had the privilege of knowing this man loved him. He was hard working, tough, generous, respectful, dependable, and funny. With his larger than life personality, he never met a stranger. His boisterous laugh and kind smile were unforgettable. He was a truly genuine individual that would help anyone in need, never wanting anything in return. He made the world a better place with his random acts of kindness and his thoughtful, caring nature. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered and missed by many, but he will surely not be forgotten.
Please join his family to say goodbye and celebrate the life of this amazing man.
Services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 with visitation starting at 10:30 AM until Service begins at Noon at Serenity Funeral Home, 20419 Highway 36, Covington, LA 70433. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Moree Family Cemetery, 151 New Union Rd., Columbia, MS 39429.
Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com
Funeral HomeSerenity Funeral Home
20419 Hwy 36
Covington LA - 70433
US
(985) 875-1131
(985) 875-1132
Furl was born in 1964 in Columbia, MS. He was the youngest son of the late Simeon Edwin and Sylvia Lee Moree. He is survived by two brothers Simon (Carol, deceased) and Stacey Moree (Gwen). He was preceded in death by his grandparents Beno and Doris Foster Moree, and Roger and Rosalie Kerley Lee. In September 1983, he married Angela Thornhill Moree by saying “I will, I reckon” and has been by her side ever since. In 1997, he moved his family to Abita Springs, LA where he has lived since. He is the loving father of three daughters Kelly Moree (Jeffrey Stanley), Christy Moree (Connor Upchurch), and Katelyn Moree Sullivan (Alex Sullivan). He leaves behind five grandchildren who he loved beyond measure Noah and Joel Fussell, Silas Moree, Samson Upchurch, and August Sullivan. He was so excited when he found out his daughter, Katelyn, will be having twins in October. Unfortunately, they will never experience the love he already had for them. His grandchildren were his world, so we take comfort in the fact that he died happy, doing something he truly loved.
For years, Furl was self-employed doing dozer and excavation work. In 2019, he took a job with Entact, LLC working in Port Arthur, TX. He truly enjoyed and took great pride in his work. He made many friends through his work over the years. Furl’s family would like to express their gratitude for the outpouring of love, support, and appreciation expressed by friends and co-workers since his passing. It is comforting to know that he was respected and appreciated by so many.
Everyone that had the privilege of knowing this man loved him. He was hard working, tough, generous, respectful, dependable, and funny. With his larger than life personality, he never met a stranger. His boisterous laugh and kind smile were unforgettable. He was a truly genuine individual that would help anyone in need, never wanting anything in return. He made the world a better place with his random acts of kindness and his thoughtful, caring nature. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered and missed by many, but he will surely not be forgotten.
Please join his family to say goodbye and celebrate the life of this amazing man.
Services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 with visitation starting at 10:30 AM until Service begins at Noon at Serenity Funeral Home, 20419 Highway 36, Covington, LA 70433. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Moree Family Cemetery, 151 New Union Rd., Columbia, MS 39429.
Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com
Funeral HomeSerenity Funeral Home
20419 Hwy 36
Covington LA - 70433
US
(985) 875-1131
(985) 875-1132
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