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Craig Ferris Obituary
Craig A. Ferris, MD, passed away on Sunday September 8, 2024, in Fort Smith, AR. He was born on December 10, 1954, in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ferris grew up in Tulsa, OK and attended Thomas Edison High School. He was a practicing pathologist in Russellville, Arkansas for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Frances Ferris, and his children John Ferris and Laura Ferris of Russellville, AR, and Katie Ferris, of Little Rock, AR. He is also survived by siblings Dorea Ferris of Tuckahoe, NY, Taryk Ferris and wife, Robin Ferris of Bellingham, WA and Samuel J. Ferris, MD and wife, Wendi Ferris, of Metairie, LA.
Dr. Ferris loved scuba diving, the outdoors, camping and hiking. He was a graduate of Oklahoma University Medical School and Knox College.
A service is planned in Tulsa, OK, date to be announced.
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for Craig Ferris
Linda Nichols
September 4, 2025
Bill and I remember some fun times scuba diving with Fran and Craig
Dorea Ferris
February 11, 2025
I miss Craig every day. He was my sibling and my friend. He always supported me, and I him. I'm trying to do what the poet Wadsworth says:
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower;
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be...
Edward Elder
September 11, 2024
I can´t believe it!
One of the most pleasant, happy, dedicated and just fun to be with person I have come to know. We called him smiling Craig Ferris. The gentle giant.
Craig loved to work on cars, play music, backpack, go sailing and his academic. That´s in the 3 years we were in school together.
Our thoughts go out to his beautiful family, and hope they find peace in one another.
Craig you´ll be in our hearts
Edward Elder. EHS 1973
Jerry Stolz
September 11, 2024
Dr. Ferris and family came to Russellville in 1988, and he began practicing pathology, working until his recent death. He was a true gentleman, loved and admired by all who knew him. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers for Fran and his family during this sad time.
Jerry Stolz
Jim Crouch
September 11, 2024
Dr. Ferris was a great man. He always had a smile and a laugh. I spent years working with him and the Boy Scouts and as a colleague at work. My prayers for Mrs. Ferris and family have been offered for comfort, serenity, and God´s grace.
Grant Hall
September 11, 2024
Dr Ferris I will miss you so much. Thank you for the great memories and kindness you always showed myself and the boys. You were always a great joy to be around. Rest in Peace sir.
Dodie Roberts
September 10, 2024
Dearest Fran and Laura,
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and I pray that our Father holds you in his abiding Love. A gentle hug from me to you.
Linda Nichols
September 10, 2024
Fran, Bill and I were so sorry I hear of Craig´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Bill and Linda Nichols
The Rev Kaye an Roy Staggs
September 10, 2024
Fran I am so sorry for your loss. I am asking GOD to grant you and the family comfort and strength in this time of grief
Margaret and Brenda
September 10, 2024
Fran and family our prayers are with you .God hold you in his arms.Prayers from Margaret and Brenda
David
September 10, 2024
Fair winds and following seas
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