Official Obituary of
Jerry W. Ferrell
May 10, 1952 ~ August 24, 2016 (age 64) 64 Years Old
Jerry Ferrell Obituary
Jerry W. Ferrell, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2016.
He was born May 10, 1952 in Marysville to Norma and the late Donald Ferrell. He is survived by his sister, Peggy Ferrell, brother, Kelly (Janice) Ferrell, his wife of 43 years, Karen Ferrell, and their three children; Kristen Biehle, Kevin (Amber) Ferrell, and Greg (Kristin) Ferrell; as well as 2 grandchildren, Jake and Cora Ferrell.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald, and his son-in-law, Todd Biehle.
Jerry was a graduate of The Ohio State University and New England College of Optometry. He opened his first optometry practice in Marion in 1978 and has been serving patients in the community ever since at Premier Optometry Group. As a member of VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity), he participated in numerous missions, helping thousands in Central America who otherwise had no access to vision examinations or eyeglasses.
He was an avid reader, boater, and fan of all things Ohio State. His love for family was evident from watching the joy he took in playing with his grandchildren. Some of the fondest memories his family shares are of nights spent around the kitchen table playing board games.
His family will greet friends from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 29, at Dayspring Wesleyan Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to VOSH at vosh.org or to the Leapin Outreach Center. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
122 West Columbia Street
Marion, OH, 43302
2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road
Marion, OH
He was born May 10, 1952 in Marysville to Norma and the late Donald Ferrell. He is survived by his sister, Peggy Ferrell, brother, Kelly (Janice) Ferrell, his wife of 43 years, Karen Ferrell, and their three children; Kristen Biehle, Kevin (Amber) Ferrell, and Greg (Kristin) Ferrell; as well as 2 grandchildren, Jake and Cora Ferrell.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald, and his son-in-law, Todd Biehle.
Jerry was a graduate of The Ohio State University and New England College of Optometry. He opened his first optometry practice in Marion in 1978 and has been serving patients in the community ever since at Premier Optometry Group. As a member of VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity), he participated in numerous missions, helping thousands in Central America who otherwise had no access to vision examinations or eyeglasses.
He was an avid reader, boater, and fan of all things Ohio State. His love for family was evident from watching the joy he took in playing with his grandchildren. Some of the fondest memories his family shares are of nights spent around the kitchen table playing board games.
His family will greet friends from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 29, at Dayspring Wesleyan Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to VOSH at vosh.org or to the Leapin Outreach Center. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
AUG 28. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Boyd-Born Funeral Home122 West Columbia Street
Marion, OH, 43302
Memorial Service
AUG 29. 10:00 AM
Dayspring Wesleyan Church2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road
Marion, OH
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