Ernest was born on December 22, 1924 in Wartrace, TN, the son of Porter and Mollie Zumbro Ferrell. His parents precede him in death along with five other siblings, Ruby Johnson, Ralph Ferrell, James Ferrell, Johnny Ferrell, and Junior.
Surviving are his two sons, Danny (Cayce) Ferrell of Tazewell, TN and Daryl (Mary) Ferrell of Antioch; grandchildren, Danny (Amy) Ferrell, Kim (Jonathan) James, Zachary (Gwen) Ferrell, Robert Ferrell, and Claire Linehan; and siblings, Dotty Stewart, Frank Ferrell, Oscar Ferrell, Dwight Ferrell, and Mary Elizabeth Lloyd.
A WWII Veteran and a child of the depression, Ernest was very independent and very hard-working. He worked for most of his life managing a truck line. However, when he retired from this job, he would start another. He was a dedicated employee in every position he had.
A Gathering of Friends and Family will be in the Dogwood Suite at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home on Saturday February 15, 2020 from twelve thirty until two thirty in the afternoon. A Celebration of Life will follow at two thirty in Woodlawn’s Dignity Hall with Celebrant Greg Comp officiating. Entombment will be in the Cross Mausoleum of Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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