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Paul Farrell Obituary
Dr. Paul William Farrell II went to be with The Lord on April 22, 2019. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 12, 1946 to Dorothy and Paul Farrell. He was valedictorian at Grove City High School, graduated in the top of his class from the US Air Force Academy where President Nixon presented him with his diploma, and graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He served 17 years in the US Air Force, achieving rank of Lieutenant Colonel before going into private practice in cardiology in Jacksonville, FL. He practiced interventional cardiology for 32 years at Baptist Medical Center before retiring in June of 2014. During this time, he led and served in many roles, including participation on numerous boards and was Chief of Staff at Downtown Baptist. He was the ultimate patient advocate! He was passionate about patient care, patient education, and the advancement of medicine. He was most appreciated by his patients for pulling up a stool and giving each of them his undivided time and attention. Over the years he volunteered in various roles in his church, youth athletics, and medical advancement on the local and national levels. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, boating, and spending time with his family. He was most happy spending time with family somewhere on or by the water.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Karen Farrell; his daughter, Christina Anderson (Dave); his sons, Paul III (Lauren) and Scott (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Will, John, Ellie, Paulo, Charlie, and Eva; his mother and step-father, Dorothy and Donald Burke; his sisters, Dorothy McKahan (Gene) and Janet Olafson (Steve); his brother, Ronald Burke; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Farrell.
A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 am at Southside United Methodist Church, 3120 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207. All are welcome to attend a lunch reception immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida at 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257 or "All Pro Dad" at 5509 W. Gray St., Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33609. Ferreira Funeral Services at Beaches Memorial Park assisted the family.
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Jan Olafson
April 19, 2025
I am looking forward to celebrating our faith in Eternity with you!
Jan Olafson
April 19, 2020
Your impact on so many lives lives on. Your life mattered greatly and you will be forever missed. I'm thankful that you were MY big brother.
Steven Levy
November 25, 2019
I am deeply saddened , for your loss , this man saved my life , he was as close to God as any one I knew , I could not write this today if it wasn't for Paul , I pray for him always , he is the icon of change in my life ,known for 20 years , always spoke about your sons , sea walls and was able to get them jobs will always , and have kept him in prayer , and knowing will greet him in heaven as well as you too , God Bless , and Regards to your sons , Steven Thomas , Levy , and Carolyn R Levy , St Johns Fl.
Steven Johnson, M.D.
November 5, 2019
I graduated with Paul from the Ohio Sate Universiy College of Medicine in 1973. We were part of a great class, of course. Most of us knew each other even if we did not all socialize in the same circles. A great number of our class members went on to become very well known and accomplished in their chosen fields, Paul was one of them! Over the years I had lost track of him and just happened to see his name listed in the Memoriam page of the OSU alumni news online. I was shocked and dismayed. We all figure we will go on forever! God bless your family, Paul. Congratulations on a life well-lived. You are missed and will never be forgotten.
October 10, 2019
I am very sorry to hear of Paul's passing and I offer my sincere condolences. I was at the Air Force academy for a while with Paul. He always excelled in what he undertook.
Greg Uhl, MD, tOSU 73, WHMC 76
July 22, 2019
Paul was one of those guys that always skewed the curve on tests and was a tough competitor in classes, during our residency together or even playing touch football on the weekends. I knew him as a trusted colleague who always had time for his patients or a friend... condolences to Karen, Christina, Paul, and Scott..RIP Buddy
Pamela Werts
July 18, 2019
Rest in peace dear cousin, you truly touched many lives. The world is a better place because you were in it. Till we meet again in heaven...
In remembrance of shared days.
June 10, 2019
My brother. I will miss you forever. I am thankful for all the ways you demonstrated love, strength, faith, and compassion to me and our whole family. You made a difference in our world.
Mark Peacock
May 20, 2019
Thank you, Farrell family, for sharing this kind man and allowing him to provide such good care to my patients over many years. A fine physician and gentleman.
Yen Sanders
May 17, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the Farrell family.
Chris Adams
May 13, 2019
God Bless from the Heartland Family.
Dr. Patricia Boehm
May 12, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to Karen and the children on this tremendous loss. Dr. Farrell will be missed greatly by all. A good life well-lived, but gone too soon.
RIP
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
USAF Memorial
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Cardiology Practice for 32 years. Retired 2014
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Alumni
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Alumni-- Valedictorian
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Lt. Colonel
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Top Of Class- President Nixon Presented his Diploma.
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Herb USMC
May 12, 2019
Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
May 12, 2019
God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU,Lt.Col. Farrell for your service in The United States Air Force And Semper Fi.. Sir.
Ransom
May 12, 2019
Our suppers with Paul and Karen at the Windward Commons cafe here at Fleet Landing were always pleasant. We send sincere condolences to Karen and the family.
Jay and Dale Ransom
Eugene Demery
May 9, 2019
Deepest sympathies to the family..Dr. Ferrell was my Cardiologist for about 4 years and I worked for him during that time at Baptist Heart. When I started there he was the Doctor that took forever to see his patients and could never understand why he took so long with an appointment until I became one of his patients. He took his time asked about my family and always talked about his wife and kids. It was a joy to know him and to be cared for as a patient by him.
My prayers are with you
Carlan Shreve
May 8, 2019
My sincerest sympathies to the Farrell family in the loss of their patriarch. I wish for all peace and strength as you move through the difficult days ahead.
Pat Todd Vitelli
May 5, 2019
My deepest sympathies to his family.
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