Samuel Ferrel

FERREL, Samuel, age 79, of Fairborn, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Samuel was born May 2, 1940 in Paso Robles, CA to Daniel and Frances (DeLos Angeles) Ferrel. A graduate of San Jose High School in 1958, he went on to become a Master Sargent in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1984. Samuel was a huge sports fan, cheering on his beloved Michigan Wolverines every chance he got. Not just a spectator, he also played many sports, such as baseball, golf, volleyball, and basketball.

Samuel was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Daniel, Raymond, Frankie, Carl, Ezekiel; sisters Annie, Velia, Julia. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Lou (Gunning) Ferrel; children Samuel (Vida) Ferrel, Tony (Kim) Ferrel, Tina (Jeff) Hammond, Danny (Beth Banks) Ferrel, Deanna (Brian Bennett) Brock; 10 grandchildren Samantha, Delila, Anthony, Justin, Samantha, Nathan, Eric, Michael, Velia, Billy; a great-grandchild Samaura; brothers, Michael and Tony; sister, Victoria; numerous nieces and nephews and dear friends.

Visitation will be from 11:30am-12:30pm on Sunday, September 1 with a memorial service at 12:30pm at Routsong funeral home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Family will also greet friends following the service until 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420.