Coy Lee Funderburg of Grapevine, Arkansas was born December 15, 1929 in Grapevine, the son of the late Watson M. and Yuna O. Waddle Funderburg. He was a member of Pine Bluff First Presbyterian Church and had retired from the Cotton Belt railroad. He enjoyed building, gardening and being outside.
Mr. Funderburg was a very humble man, who was a wonderful Godly example to his children and grandchildren. He loved his family and raised them "by the Book."
Mr. Funderburg died at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 84.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Vernon Funderburg, Regal Funderburg and a sister, Louise Ross.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 62 years, Neria Dale Lowman Funderburg, sons, Gary and wife Melba Funderburg, all of Grapevine, Hugh and wife Sherry Funderburg of Banks, Charles Funderburg of Grapevine, daughter, Vicki and husband Ronnie Lightsey of Grapevine, 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 18, 2014 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Lee Cemetery in Sulphur Springs.
Pallbearers are his grandsons, Colton Funderburg, Jeremy Funderburg, Ryan Bates, Brandon Williamson, Garrett Bates, Caleb Brown, and Josh Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Williamson, Ronnie Lightsey, Jayden Funderburg, Jesse Goodman, and Kyle Langenmayr.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Hospice Angels at Pine Bluff for the love and care shown to him and his family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Angels, 3801 Camden Road, Chapel Village, Suite 12, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603.