Beth McLaughlin
Special to the Independent Tribune
CONCORD — Stop the presses; our beloved Frankie Furr has died.
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Arrangements
A memorial service for Frankie Furr will be held Sunday, Feb. 13, at 3 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church in Concord. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. at the church. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is handling arrangements.
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