Paul I. Ferrell

Paul I. Ferrell obituary, Waterford, MI

Paul I. Ferrell

Paul Ferrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel on Jun. 11, 2025.

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FERRELL, PAUL I. of Waterford; June 9, 2025; age 66; Beloved husband of Ann Marie Ferrell for 34 years; Cherished father of Tim, Trisha (Lyle), Paul (Kyle), Matthew, Lillie (Neal), Liam, Claire and the late Levi; Loving grandfather of Anessa, Anastacia, Cooper, Emma, Owen, Peyton, Oliver, Olevia, Aidan, Layne, Ira, Violet and Leo; Dear brother of Cindy Hyde, Teresa McBee and Robin Kessman and brother in law of Pete (Sonja) Tenuta, James (Lisa) Tenuta, Paula (James) Reynolds and Polly (Justin) Orlich; Caring son of the late Donald and the late Wilma Ferrell and son in law of Shirley and the late Pete Tenuta; also survived by many loving nephews and nieces. Mr. Ferrell was CEO of Turning Point Recovery. He was pastor of the former Recovery Church. He formerly co-owned J.A.M.S and Sequoia Recovery Services. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Gospel Fellowship, 65 East Huron Street, Pontiac. Officiating Pastor Darin Weiss. The family will receive friends at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Paul's memory are invited to consider two meaningful options:
- A donation to Turning Point Recovery, the organization Paul built with love and dedication
- A contribution to help support his beloved family as they navigate the difficult days ahead. You can find more details and share memories on Paul's memorial page

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