F. David Ferrell's Obituary
F. David Ferrell, born December 23, 1922 in Linden, Cass County, TX, passed away on December 20, 2010 in Longview. Mr. Ferrell was a resident of Longview since 1952 initially working with Premier Oil Refining Company in sales. Later, he served as a principal of Ferrell Oil Company, Stan-Ann Oil Company and Magnum Corporation.
He was an active member of First Baptist Church, Longview, where he served as a deacon. In recent years he was a docent at the East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore. He was involved in civic affairs, having served as president of the Longview Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Other service included membership on the Board of Trustees at East Texas Baptist University.
Mr. Ferrell served in the European Theater of Operation in World War II and was recalled to duty during the Korean Conflict. For his service he was awarded a Presidential Citation and numerous medals, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart with three clusters.
He was preceded in death by his children, Martha and Stanley, as well as his parents and five brothers. He is survived by his wife, Helen Stanley Ferrell; his daughter, Dianne Ferrell Neal; and a granddaughter, Sarah Nickoloff and her husband, Chris; and two great grandchildren, Jackson and Ellie, all of Nashville, Tennessee. He is survived by a sister, Lillian Parker of Waskom, TX and a brother, Morris Ferrell of White Oak, TX. Extended family members include Steve and Sherry Adell of Houston and their children, Julie, Emily, Daniel and Katie.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, January 3, 2011 at First Baptist Church with Rev. David English, Dr. Harlan Hall and Dr. William Everett officiating under direction of Rader Funeral Home.
The family requests that memorials may be made to the Martha Ferrell Scholarship Fund at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas or to a charity of choice.
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