Age 88, Shenandoah, Va.
Clifton Irving Ferrell, 88, of Shenandoah, Va passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home. He was born June 16, 1936 in Page County and was the son of the late Irving James and Cecil Ida (Lam) Ferrell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise who passed away February 29, 2024; two sisters, Belva Johnson and Mabel Ferrell; as well as numerous brothers-in-law.
Clifton graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1954. After graduation, he served as an MP in the United States Army. He married his beloved wife Louise in 1964 and they spent 60 wonderful years together. Mr. Ferrell worked at McQuay/Westinghouse for 50 years before retiring. Clifton enjoyed raising cows, swinging on the porch with his grandchildren and wife, Louise. On Wednesdays he would attend breakfast at Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Fleeburg in Shenandoah.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan Merica and husband, Ronnie, Nancy Berry and husband, Greg, and Michele Ferrell; son, Michael Ferrell and wife, Lora; grandchildren, Whitney Merica and husband, Tyler, Brianna Berry and fiancé, Dayne, Savannah Gentry and husband, Casey, Tyler Berry, Michael Ferrell, Maggie Anderson, Ronnie Merica and wife, Lauren and Noah Ferrell; great-grandchildren, Kendall, Peyton, Xander, Landon, Huxley, Gracelynn and Luke.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Clifton and Louise’s wonderful neighbors, George and Sarah Haines and to all of the loving caregivers who were like family.
A Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025 at Furnace Church in Elkton with Pastor B.J. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Elk Run Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
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