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Norman McFerren Obituary
Mr. McFerren passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Willis-Knighton Bossier Hospital. He was born September 10, 1931 in Pleasant Hill, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mae McFerren; and a brother, Wayne McFerren.
He was a graduate of Northwestern State University, a veteran of the United States Army, and retired from ConAgra Foods with 37 years of service.
He was a deacon of Marthaville First Baptist Church, present Worshipful Master of Ajax Masonic Lodge #325 and Natchitoches Chapter #13 Order of the Eastern Star, where he was currently serving as Grand Representative of Illinois in Louisiana.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Vernice McFerren; daughters, Teresa Parish and her husband David of Marthaville and Lisa LaRosee of Bossier City; son, David McFerren and wife Mary of Bossier City; brother, Johnny McFerren and his wife Patsy of Stonewall; grandchildren, Kathryn Parish Gentry and her husband David, Jonathan Parish, Emily Anne LaRosee, Corinne McFerren and Jake McFerren.
Pallbearers will be Danny Hall, Jody Woodard, Keith Birdwell, Ted Singletary, Charles Davis, Sam Steadman, Chris Daniels and Shawn Owens.
The family expresses gratitude to Dr. Michael Walton, Bossier City Fire Department and EMS, and the SICU staff at Willis-Knighton Bossier for their professional and compassionate service.
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Kathryn Gentry
December 17, 2010
Thank you so much for the condolences. I can't believe it will be almost a month since my grandfather has passed away. It will definitely be a change to not have him with us for Christmas this year. I was lucky to have known and loved him for twenty five wonderful years. While this is not "goodbye forever but see you later," it will definitely be hard to continue my life without him. There are so many things he is gonna miss but somehow I feel he is looking down on us and watching. Thank you all once again for the condolences. Seeing how much he meant to a lot of people helps me get through this difficult time. ----Kathryn Parish Gentry
Brenda Birdwell
November 24, 2010
You are in my heart and my prayers. I consider myself blessed to have known such a wonderful man. Love you all.
November 23, 2010
Our hearts go out to family and friends at this difficult time and you are all in our prayers. Rita Fishman and Charlie Macgregor, Phoenix
Johnie Gillenwater
November 23, 2010
My condolences and prayers to all the McFerren Family at this time of great sorrow God bless you all. Johnie Richard Gillenwater
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November 23, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. It seems that Norman was a friend of our family forever. In the past I enjoyed a few squirrel hunting trips with his father (John) and his mother (Mae) taught me in seventh grade. More recently Norman and I became "E-mail friends" and would exchange many humerous and thought provoking stories via the internet. I know that I'll miss him. Dennis Coleman--Ruston, LA
November 23, 2010
My prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember the good times we had visiting at OES. Norman was a special person to many people and he will be missed by many. Joy Carter, Belmont
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
November 23, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Norman David McFerren our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Norman. And to Norman it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Army. Norman, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Norman’ family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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