William Ferris
William Edmond Ferris, age 78, of LaRue, died Thursday July 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Marion Manor in Marion, Ohio.
He was born May 3, 1930 in Curtis, Oklahoma to the late Harry and Clara (Haskew) Ferris. On September 7, 1957 he married Dorothy Bosh and she survives. Also surviving is one daughter; Jill L. Ferris of LaRue, two sons; William E. (Betty) Ferris of Folsom, California and Randy E. Ferris of LaRue. Two Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Two sisters; Edna Kehrer of Pennsylvania and Marie Hudson of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by one brother; Harry Ferris Jr. and one sister; Ida Margaret Ferris.
Mr. Ferris worked as a sheet metal worker for Marion Power Shovel, then for Acrux Investigation Agency as a Security Guard at Honda. He served in the military, first in the U S Navy from May 6, 1947 to Sept. 20, 1949 then in the Navy Reserve till Dec.20, 1950. He then went into the U S Marine Corps from 1950 to April 30, 1968. He enjoyed his cats, westerns, crossword puzzles, gardening, eating out, and spending time with his family.
Graveside Services will be held Monday July 7, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the LaRue Cemetery. Minister will be the Rev. John J. Bradley. There will be no calling hours. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is in charge of arrangements.
Those who wish may make contributions to the Marion County Humane Society.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.
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