James Richard “Dick” Ferrell

- On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, James Richard “Dick” Ferrell, 74, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Cardington, Ohio. Dick was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Harry and F. Maxine Ferrell in 1948. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and for 20 years he proudly served in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1989 as Chief Petty Officer. He then worked for the Department of Defense in Columbus, Ohio, for 20 years. Dick was an active member of Central Baptist Church of Marion, Ohio, and his love of faith, family, country and community was evident to everyone. Dick never met a stranger and was eager to share his faith in Jesus and even a story or two about his communications work in the Navy. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and son, James Richard Ferrell II. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen “Kathy”; as well as his daughter, Julie; grandchildren, Allison, Bryce, Katlyn, James III, Willow, Elijah, Joseph, Caleb and Jonah; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 2pm to 3pm at Central Baptist Church, 2816 Marion-waldo Road, Marion, Ohio. The service with military honors will begin at 3pm with Pastor Eric Duenke officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church. Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Gilead are honored to have been chosen to serve Dick’s family. Special memories or condolences may be shared by visiting www. Snyderfuneralhomes.com.

CARDINGTON