Jose Ferrera Jr.

Jose Ferrera Jr.

Jose Ferrera Obituary

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Jose Ferrera Jr., 73, of Valdosta, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at Smith Northview Hospital. He was born in Tampa, Fla. on April 8, 1934, to the late Joe and Angela Valdez Ferrera. Mr. Ferrera served in the United States Navy from 1951 and 1954 during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church and the Elks Lodge.

Mr. Ferrera is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Jose III and Virginia Ferrera of Green Cove Springs, Fla., Tony and Mary Beth Ferrera of Orange Park, Fla., Louis Ferrera of Eagle River, Alaska, Leo and Christine Ferrera of Bremington, Wash.; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Lee McOmber of Port Orchard, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchild; and one sister, Viola Diaz of Sun City Center, Fla. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances T. Sierra Ferrera.

In keeping with Mr. Ferrera’s wishes he was cremated and no services will be held. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home.

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November 4, 2007

Jason Ferrera posted to the memorial.

October 30, 2007

Jose Ferrera III posted to the memorial.

October 30, 2007

Kathie Thompson posted to the memorial.

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Jason Ferrera

November 4, 2007

Abuelo, You did alot to help me in my life whether it was helping me stay out of trouble or helping dad so I could get my first car. You took care of family and taught me that family was number 1. I will miss you very much. Tabitha and your great-grandson Aiden will miss you too. Love, Jason

Jose Ferrera III

October 30, 2007

I will miss my father very much. He was very special to allot of people in Valdosta, GA. I lost my mother in Nov. of 05 and now my father. The good things is they are now back together again. I miss my mother and now I will miss them both.

Kathie Thompson

October 30, 2007

Ferrera Family,

Just got the news about your father. Know that our thoughts are with you. It was a pleasure to have your father as a member of our Elks Lodge in Green Cove Springs. Just know that Elks are never forgotten. We will drape our charter in his honor on Thursday night, November 1st.

Marybeth Ferrera

October 28, 2007

We are going to miss you. You were a very special person. You are with Mom again. Love you

Your Daughter-n-Law,
Marybeth (Tony)

Leo Ferrera

October 24, 2007

My dad was a great man. I respected him very much. I will miss him. He is together with mom in gods hands now.

MONICA MARTIN

October 24, 2007

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY,AS FOR I HAVE JUST LOST MY MOM IN AUGUST,25,2007. I KNOW MOM & DAD FERRERA WERE GOOD PARENTS,AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE,AS FOR THIER SON TACO (JOE ) GREW UP WITH MY FAMILY.
MY PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

Tony Ferrera

October 23, 2007

I will always remember Dad as a strong person. He taught us always to respect others. I truely believe what I am today I owe it to our father. He was always helping people who needed help. Dad will be miss, but we know he is feeling no pain TODAY. God bless Dad and Mom forever.

Your Son Tony

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November 4, 2007

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October 30, 2007

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