Dorsey F. Ferrell, 81, of Huntington went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Huntington Hospice House after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his son, Rusty, and parents, Dennis & Crete Ferrell.
He served in Korea with the US Army; was a member of the American Legion Post 93 in Kenova; retired operator for Ashland Oil, and a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Ceredo.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Adkins Ferrell; two sons: Mike Ferrell, Woodstock, GA and Ed Ferrell and his companion, Paula Dilley and her daughter, Calysta, Ironton, OH. Also survived by grandchildren: Becca (Justin) Mussara and Chris Ferrell; one great-granddaughter: Audrey Mussara and special nephew: Scott Ashworth.
Services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, December 10th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastors Paul Meadows and John Fry officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hill Memory Gardens, Yawkey, with military graveside rites conducted by Alum Creek VFW Post #4768.
Friends will gather one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702.
My Papaw was one of the greatest men I’ve ever known, and he will be deeply missed. Because of his kindness, humor and love in life, Chris and I will carry only happy childhood memories of him. I will always think of Papaw when I see a hummingbird, and remember the “Donald Duck” noise he would make to get our attention before he cracked a smile. I’ll tell my daughter about the “two-legged, bald headed, food stealing mouse”, and how he loved building fires in his wood-burning stove. Mamaw, you are such a strong woman, and your grace in Papaw’s passing solidifies my admiration for you. I am forever grateful for you and Papaw: for our Christmases and vacations together, for raising Daddy to be the man he is, and for providing Justin and I an example of what a long-lasting marriage looks like. I love you so much, and we’ll all see you very soon!
SO SORRY TO LOOSE DORSEY. EVEN THOUGH WE NEVER SPENT ALOT OF TIME TOGETHER HE WAS STILL A FAVORITE UNCLE. ON DAY WE WILL REUNITE ON THE OTHER SIDE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AUNT BARB.
I am very sorry to hear of Dorsey’s passing. I worked with him many years and thought a lot of him. I know he will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Losing someone we love is truly heartbreaking. Something that can bring us a great deal of comfort are the words at Acts 24:15 which tells us how very soon God will bring our dear loved ones back to life through a resurrection. How we long for this wonderful time to have our loved ones back with us again, forever.
We are sorry to learn of Dorsey’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss and grief.
So sorry for your loss Barbara, Pat and Norma Riggs