Obituary of Leon Holmes Ferrell

Elizabeth City, NC Mr. Leon Holmes Ferrell, age 71, of 2203 West Main Street Extended, Elizabeth City, NC, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at Albemarle Hospital. Mr. Ferrell was born in Pasquotank County, NC, the son of the late William Percy Ferrell, Sr., and Minnie Russell Ferrell. He was a retired truck driver with Dominion Freight Lines and veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a life time member of the William Clarence Jackson VFW Post 6060. Mr. Ferrell is survived by one sister, Yvonne F. Sawyer of Hertford, NC, and a special companion, Joan Darden; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers, William Percy Ferrell, Jr., William Russell and Wallace Russell. Graveside service will be Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 11:00 AM in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Faye B. Rouse officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the William Clarence Jackson VFW Post 6060. The family will receive friends Friday evening 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Pasquotank Camden Rescue Squad or to the Woodland United Methodist Church. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.