Donald Bryant Futrell of Raeford died peacefully in his home on June 9, 2020 at the age of 78.
He was born on April 18, 1942, son of the late Laudie and Vera Kennedy Futrell. He enjoyed many hobbies in his lifetime such as fishing, drag racing, and even joking with his friends, family, and anyone he met. He will always be remembered as a jack of all trades. He was a hard worker and worked many jobs over his lifetime, including textiles and poultry farming; he was also a great salesman. He is remembered as "The Pots and Pan Man" where he owned his own business and did home demonstrations. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Futrell, his grandchildren, Shane and Shelvia, and his siblings, Cleo, Margaret and Sudie.
He is survived by his children, Glenn Futrell and his wife, Rose Mary of Raeford, Gregg Futrell and his wife Joy of Tar Heel, Sherry Cummings and her husband, Walter of Raeford, Lisa Locklear and her husband, Burke of Raeford, Carolyn Clark and her husband, Patrick of Asheboro, and Kevin Futrell, and his wife, Chrystal of Raeford; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; his brother Arnold and his wife, Shirley of Easley, South Carolina; and his sister, Ludie Hill of Kinston.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. June 14, 2020 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. A graveside service will follow in the Maxwell Cemetery, Albertson.