Mack Norman Ferrell

Mack Norman Ferrell

April 7, 1942 – September 27, 2025

Mack Norman Ferrell of Valley Mills, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Mack was born on April 7, 1942, to Dahlia Katherine Whisenhunt and Albert Mack (Tony) Ferrell in Warren, Arkansas. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army before beginning his lifelong work and raising a family.

Mack is survived by his loving wife, Donetta Ferrell of Valley Mills; one sister, Robin Whisenhunt of Lorena; and three daughters, Madison Ferrell of Valley Mills, Donna Copeland of Axtell, and Debbie Ferrell and husband, Gary Brown of Elm Mott.

He is also survived by three bonus children: Janet McLemore of Valley Mills, Lynn McLemore and wife, Tammy of Seguin, Texas, and Cheryl Canter and husband, Jed Canter of Centerville, Pennsylvania. Mack had four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, along with six bonus grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Dahlia Katherine Whisenhunt; father, Albert Mack (Tony) Ferrell; sister, Jeanie Emmons; and grandson, Michael (Bubba) Walker.

Mack worked many years providing for his family, driving a truck for Central Freight for 18 years, working at General Dynamics for 15 years, and at Minimax Grocery Store in Valley Mills for 15 years. After retirement, his interests were very diversified. He enjoyed woodworking (especially building birdhouses), beekeeping, guns, such as black powder guns, fishing, hunting, making homemade soap, and baking bread.

Mack always enjoyed life to the fullest. Later, he became interested in the Bible and learning about our Lord Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be held 5 – 7 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2024, at Foss Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Valley Mills Volunteer Fire Department or charity of your choice.

In memory of Mack, beloved beekeeper, husband, father, and friend:

In fields of gold where honey flows,

Where heaven's breeze through blossoms blows,

A gentle soul now walks in light,

Beyond the veil, beyond the night.

With steady hands and quiet grace,

He faced the swarm, the hidden place-

Water meters, walls, and beams,

He chased the hum of sacred dreams.

Beside him stood a faithful crew,

And I was blessed to be there too.

We laughed, we worked, we shared the load,

Through buzzing paths and country roads.

And when the day was finally done,

With bees subdued and battles won,

He'd smile and say with humble smirk:

"Well, that's good enough for government work."

But heaven's not a place of rules,

No forms to file, no earthly tools-

Just love poured out in perfect grace,

Where Mack now dwells in sweet embrace.

Donetta's prayers, Madison's tears,

Are gathered close by angel ears.

Their love for him will never fade,

Though time may pass and hearts be swayed.

For in the Lord's eternal hive,

Mack's spirit hums, alive, alive-

A keeper still, of peace and light,

In gardens blooming ever bright.

So when I tend my bees alone,

And hear the hum, the undertone,

I'll smile and whisper through the murk:

"Well, that's good enough for glory work."