Edward Bernard Furlow was born to the union of Curtis Furlow and Annie Mae Furlow on October 23, 1958, the youngest of ten children in Camden, Arkansas. He passed from this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Rising Star Baptist Church. Edward was a 1977 graduate of Harmony Grove High School, he continued his education at Southern Arkansas University and graduated with an Associate Degree. During his pursuit of his education he was a member of Southern Arkansas University Muleriders football team, as the punter. Edward emerged into greek life by becoming a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, Delta Eta Chapter in the Spring of 1980. During this time in life Edward met the love of his life Artie Laverne Pierce.

On December 25, 1981, Edward Bernard Furlow and Artie Laverne Pierce joined in Holy Matrimony. To this union two sons were born, Aric Rashad Furlow and Justin Darcell Furlow.

He possessed a strong work ethic and never complained about any task given to him during 20 plus years working for the Pepsi Beverage Company. He was a diehard Steelers fan and sports enthusiast.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents; Curtis and Annie Furlow, his wife; Artie Furlow, his youngest son; Justin, two sisters; Mary Lee and Mary Helen.

Edward leaves one son; Aric and a granddaughter; Arii of Conway, Arkansas; five sisters; Ernestine Horsham of Kingston, Jamaica, Florine Furlow of Fresno, California, Mattie Boyd of Camden, Arkansas; Betty (Truman) Danner of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Gladys (Joe) Richardson of Forestville, Maryland; two brothers; Raymond (Mary) Furlow and Terry Furlow all of Camden, Arkansas, two aunts, Everett Bottom of Selma, California who is 104 years old and Rebecca Jones of Fresno, California; three sister-in-laws; Shirley (Roger) Grigsby of Lewisville, Arkansas, Shantina (Alton) Ferguson and Fanny Jones of Dallas, Texas, four brother-in-laws; General (Maureen) Pierce, Jr., of Little Rock, Arkansas; Otis (Maleah) Pierce, Jimmy (Wilisa) Pierce, and Joe Pierce, all of Dallas, Texas. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, church members, co-workers and friends.