Charles Ferrell Obituary

Chuck Ferrell (93) of Anchorage, Alaska transitioned from this earth on September 30, 2024. Son of John Reburn and Mary Edna Ferrell he was born on August 7, 1931 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He began his life on a farm where he and his family were sharecroppers raising and selling cattle and crops. In March of 1950 Chuck joined the United States Army and served in the Korean War with the 101st Airborne Division. He was stationed in Korea and Yokohama Japan and served in the 'Screaming Eagles' unit.
After completing his military service Chuck met the love of his life Muriel Hagan Ferrell and they were married in1952 and went on to have five children. (William Charles Ferrell, deceased, Theresa Buntain Ferrell, Susan Ferrell, Karen Jamieson Ferrell, and Lynn Ferrell. Through a later marriage he had one son, Chad Ferrell).
Over a span of 60 years Chuck worked as an iron pourer for International Harvester, (Louisville, KY); as a laborer, crane operator, trucker and dispatcher for Tri-City Industrial (Venice, CA). He attended heavy equipment operating school in Texas and in 1960 moved to Alaska where he worked as a contractor for Kelly Construction, as a backhoe operator for Kit Construction and My-Kel Contractors. Chuck branched off in 1974 and opened his own construction company (Chuck's Backhoe, Inc.) where he specialized in excavation, underground utility installations, maintenance and repairs. His reputation in this industry was stellar and he was well sought after. He often spoke of how much he loved reading the dirt and operating heavy machinery as if it was a feather. At the age of 85 and after 43 years in business, Chuck closed his company in November 2016.
During his retirement years he traveled and attended milestone celebrations with his family. Chuck traveled throughout the US, Canada, Virgin Islands, Caribbean Islands, Rio De Janeiro, Korea and Japan.
He was preceded to Heaven by his father (John Reburn Ferrell), mother (Mary Edna Ferrell) ex-wife and mother of his children (Muriel Ferrell of Phoenix, AZ), his sister Mickey Patterson of Terra Holt, IN, and son William Charles Ferrell of Ketchikan, AK.)
He is survived by his daughters, Theresa Buntain of Roanoke, TX, Susan Ferrell of Anchorage, AK, Karen Jamieson of Brentwood, TN, Lynn Ferrell of Anchorage, AK and son Chad Ferrell of Anchorage, AK.; sisters, Mary Alice Smith of Macon, GA, Isabell Garnett of Newburgh, IN and Eula Drane of Henderson, KY; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at St Ann Parish in Morganfield, Kentucky on Friday October, 4, 2024 at 10:00. Fr. Freddie Byrd will officiate. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Thursday and 9 AM until service time Friday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield, KY, where rosary will be said at 7 PM Thursday.
Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery in Morganfield, KY with full military rites.
In lieu of flowers and cards, please make donations on behalf of Charles T. Ferrell to: American Heart Association or Linda E. White Hospice House Foundation. https://www.deaconess.com/For-You/Donors-and-Volunteers/Give-Now
We invite you all to hold fast to the memories you have of Chuck. It was his wish that we laugh and reminisce, and smile together during this time. The family of Charles "Chuck" Ferrell expresses their deepest gratitude for your prayers and condolences.
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