Harry "Chuck" Charles Ferris Jr.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dear Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Harry Charles (Chuck) Ferris left this earthly life on June 8th in Las Vegas at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife Florence Truman Ferris, Daughters Diana (Vince) Browning, Linda (Grant) Stewart, Barbara (Jeff) Ambuehl, and Brenda (Rob) Arnold, his grandkids Christa, James, Justin, Jesse, Joleen, Steven and Caleb, 16 great grandkids, as well as his brother John, sister-in-law Bonnie, and many nieces and nephews.

He had a strong work ethic and built two successful companies Rapid Mechanical HVAC and Action Air. He held many positions in Smacna serving as President twice and he served on the Sheetmetal apprenticeship board. He loved his country and had a great appreciation and respect for it. He had a great love for his family and instilled many great qualities and values in them, always by his great example. He organized many family gatherings, making lasting memories through the generations. He loved planning from menus, places to camp and adventures. He loved nature and the great outdoors. He blessed many people providing a helping hand when needed. He had many lifelong friends. He truly enjoyed world travel and saw many sights and cultures. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tease. One of his greatest companions was a 4-legged furry friend Lincoln.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, brothers Jim and Ed, sister Anne, and grandkids Melissa and Jeremy. He was the most awesome earthly Father and a true treasured patriarch. He will be forever missed.