Richmond, Virginia
FERRELL, Howard J., 66, of Henrico, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Ferrell; children, Marc Goswick, Brian Ferrell, Kelly Trainum and husband, Lucky; grandchildren, Heather and Chelsea Trainum, Alexis Ferrell; two sisters, one brother, nieces, nephews and friends. Howard was a member of Sandston Moose Chapter 1937 Pilgrim Degree, and member of the VFW Post 8529. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 11. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. A Moose memorial service will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 10. A gathering will be held at the Moose Lodge following the interment at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Linda and the Ferrell family. I am so sorry to hear about Howard, I only found out tonight. I hope all are doing well and I know it is hard. Steve Rice told me he had seen Howard several mounts ago at the Wal green picking up medication. I am so sorry I did not know.
Wilmer Rice
April 23, 2011 | Mechanicsvillle, VA
i will miss him very much he was one in a millon and loved buy all
cheryl massey
April 15, 2011 | Highland Spring, VA
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOST . HE WAS A FUNNY MAN AND MADE ME LAUGH ALOT.I ENJOYED HIS COMPANY AS HE PASS THROUGH TOP HAT CAFE RESTURANT. HE WILL BE MISSED ALOT .ALL MY PRAYER WILL BE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS BLESS YOU ALL.
TRACY BARTON
April 13, 2011 | MECHANICSVILLE, VA
Kelly, Lucky , Chelsea and Heather...I am sorry for your loss. He was a very special person and was a very fun person to be around. I know you all will miss him dearly, but God must of felt his work was done here and called him home where he will have no more suffering. You all including Linda are in my thoughts and prayers. Gary and I are here for you guys in anyway. May the memories you have of your dad and grandfather keep you all in good spirits. Love you all
Tricia Emrich
April 11, 2011 | Summerville, SC
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He will be truly missed. Just remember that he is no longer suffering, he is in a better place. Also remember that god put him on this earth to do a job and his job was fulfilled and now god needs him up in heaven to do more jobs. Always remember that he is watching all of you. R.I.P Howard.
Tammy Burke
April 11, 2011 | Highland Springs, VA
Linda, Kelly, Lucky, Heather & Chelsea-Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will always treasure the great Torando Softball memories of Howard and your family. We love you all. God bless.
Sheri, Jimmy, Taylor & Jimbo Newcomb
April 11, 2011
Linda, Brian and Kelly,
Many good memories of all of us together at youth football in Highland Springs.
Praying for you during this time. A lifetime of memories will keep Howard alive in your hearts forever.
Jane Bailey (Danny)
April 11, 2011
Linda and Family, you all have my deepest sympathy in Howard's passing. He was a good friend and a lover of children. And we all know that when God made Howard, he broke the mold. There will never be another just like Howard. He had that unique ability to tell you off and make you crack up laughing about it! I will miss him always picking on me. You know he will be missed by so many. Keep all the good memories in your mind and heart and this will help to get you through this most trying...
Carol Shore
April 10, 2011 | Sandston, VA
Linda and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - We will truly miss Howard and I'll never forget the good times at the beach and at the tree trimming parties.
Frances, CT & Robin
Frances Wicker
April 10, 2011 | Sandston, VA