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Richard Ferris Obituary
May 22, 1924 - March 23, 2024
Richard "Dick" Lee "Horseshoe" Ferris born in Hornellsville, NY on May 22, 1924. He passed on March 23, 2024. He served in the US Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1945 in the South Pacific where he was in 6 battles, one of which was Midway. He served on 3 ships, USS Fulton AS 11, YMS 47 and the Paricutin AE 18. He left the Navy as a gunner's mate second class. Some years after the war he went back to professionally training horses, three of which were published. After a very successful 15-year training career. He spent the next 40 years as a registered A class farrier in the Roanoke Valley and sounding area. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1264, American Legion Post 3, Amvets Post 40, Past Commander of the Trench Rats Dugout #542, DAV Chapter 3 where he was a member of the Roanoke Valley Honor Guard for 12 years. In lieu of flowers please make donations to VFW Post 1264, 4930 Grandview Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24012. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke is assisting the family.
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Ace Taylor
March 24, 2025
I am still missing you Brother...
Lisa cummings
May 24, 2024
one of the last true "horseman " he taught me more about horses in an hour than most people know . I still have the horseshoe nail ring he made for me when I was young. He saved my horse and I am forever grateful. Lisa Cummings Roanoke va
Rad and Sue Thomas
April 1, 2024
We loved Dick! He was a big part of the RADSUE Texas Bar-B-Q family.
Sending our deepest sympathy.
Rad and Sue Thomas
LaVon Sutphin Benson-McKay
March 30, 2024
Such a great man! Hugs and love to his family!
Jane Shelton Shoemaker
March 30, 2024
Dick was such a nice man. We lived on Luke´s Mountain in Covington when our families met. Mama (Helen Shelton) and Sandy were such good friends, and the family always enjoyed visiting and working with Dick. He lived a long and wonderful life, always with joy in his heart. God Bless all of you Love, the Shelton family (Linda, Carolyn, Doug, Susan, Steve, and Jane)
Ace Taylor
March 30, 2024
To the Ferris Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my Brother-In-Arms Horseshoe; he will be truly missed. Your loss is my loss too! I was on the DAV Honor Guard with him for 10 years -- Shoe was the best! He is the only man I let call me "Tiny"! I will miss his presence at the Trench Rat meetings... I am crushed beyond words! I will keep your Family in my prayers during this difficult time of loss -- GOD bless you!
My Deepest Condolences,
Ace and Linda,
Perry C Taylor Jr (Ace)
Past Commander, DAV CH 3 - Virginia
Doris White
March 30, 2024
I did not have the privilege of knowing this Gentleman, but would like to thank him and his family for his service to the USA in WWII. God bless the family.
A lady American.
Mike Moore
March 30, 2024
Sorry to hear of Horseshoe's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him and hearing his stories.
Kelley Graham Weiler
March 30, 2024
I remember Mr Ferris shoeing our horses, I was just a kid, but I remember him well.
Wendy Sharp Scaggs
March 30, 2024
What a wonderful man !! He could do anything !!!! Much love and sympathy
Claudia Ramsey
March 30, 2024
My heart & prayers are with the family during this very sad day. Horseshoe could make the best spaghetti sauce for the VFW Post 1264. RIP May God Bless You
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