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Richard "Rick" Irwin Ferrall, age 64 of Marianna, Fl passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014. He was born in Franklin Lakes, NJ to the late Cyril and Marion Ferrall on December 3, 1949. His spirit was strong but his heart was weak due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.
Rick graduated from Largo High School in 1967. After graduation at the age of 19 Rick served his country during the Vietnam War serving two tours of duty. He attended University of Florida where he received his BA in Architecture. He married Bunny Ferrall in 1987 and moved to Tallahassee where they worked together for many years before moving to Marianna, FL. Rick was a passionate photographer, musician, and a healer. He saw beauty in everything. He was an active member of Epiphany Lutheran Church for many years and Rivertown Community Church while living in Marianna. Rick played bass guitar in the church band at both churches. He also served as a volunteer and board member for many charitable organizations.
Rick is survived by his loving wife, Bunny Ferrall, his children Jason Bell, Quinn Ferrall, Zach Ferrall, Jenny Rushing and Carrie Williams, his brothers Ron Ferrall, Barry Ferrall, and sister Barbara Birkhead, 11 grandchildren, and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.
A celebration of life service for Rick will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 8, 2014 in the Rivertown Community Church in Blountstown 19359 Hwy 71, Blountstown, Florida 32424.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/remembering-rick-ferrall/134526.
Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.
Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Terri and Jack Saltiel
March 4, 2014
Behold these hands
So pale, so young –
A mere boy's
Came through the horrors of Vietnam
And then lay on the pain of all
Who sought relief
The young, the old and those between
A gentleness
So fine, so bold,
Is suddenly forever stilled
Untimely – at just sixty-four.
Sallie and Erik Robinson
February 12, 2014
Dear Bunny and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you for your loss. Rick was a great guy and he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. We knew him through Epiphany Lutheran Church where we enjoyed his music. God's blessings to you all at this sad time!
Chocks in, ramps up, cleared to go!!
Earl Doty
February 10, 2014
Our fervent hope is that a suitable on-line repository be established for displaying Rick's extensive photo work and to provide a forum for a more permanent dialog between the many people he touched. Rick truly had heart.
Cathy Dausman
February 7, 2014
Dear Bunny and family,
I can't imagine the loss you are feeling, but can tell you that although meeting Rick 40 years ago and being 3,000 miles away today, it hurts here too. We last saw Rick 10 years ago. It was great getting together then --he was just as I remembered him.
Rick and I met as students at St. Pete J.C. We both ended up in Phi Theta Kappa, the college honor fraternity.
In the decades between now and then, we both married, raised sons, and started to enjoy the next generation. His nature photography was truly amazing, but what set Rick apart was his absolute wonderment, appreciation for, and devotion to, others. He loved you, Bunny—loved your life, your marriage, your collective children and grandkids. Undoubtedly his last moments on earth were spent thinking of you. Now it's up to us to remember him. And we will. I promise. Quinn, Zach and Jason, Carrie, Jenny, in-laws, cousins, and friends: Rick will remain in my thoughts and prayers, as will you.
Peace,
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