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FERRIL, WILLIAM CHARLES 

Age 87 of Wayzata died April 14, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, William Charles and Ida Mae (nee Williams) Ferril and sister Shirley Ann (nee Ferril) Watson and brother-in law Herbert W. Watson. Survived by wife, Lou, sons, Chuck, Scott and John and their extended families and many dear friends. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held Thursday, May 2 @ 4 pm with visitation 1 hour prior at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391. In lieu of flowers, we welcome donations to Wayzata Community Church or the charity of your choice. David Lee Funeral Home – Wayzata – 952-473-5577

Photo and flag to be included.

Dear Friends,

I can not tell you about May 2, 2019 as far as: was it sunny or rainy? hot or cold? windy or calm? I can tell you there appeared for me and our family a large group of people with hugs. Bill also has many friends in distant places who were unable to be with us. We are so pleased that we are now able to provide a view of this service. I want to thank the person providing the video and also our son Chuck and his son Geoffrey for establishing the blog site. I have included a brief history following the service video. I intend to continue to share stories. Come join us as we Celebrate the Life of Bill Ferril. 

Love, 

Lou

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Early Childhood

Born June 5, 1931 as his father’s namesake, with his mother’s looks and his adoring sister; now all are deceased. Home was Dearborn, Missouri, a small farming community that shaped his values; Boy Scouts, Basketball, echoing Bill Paige playing ‘Taps’ at military services, school theater, delivering groceries for his father, Bee Creek on his bike with his buddies, church on Sunday’s and the annual fair called the Fox Trot. Generosity was taught through his parents actions. His Dad made sure no one during the depression years went hungry. Bill learned of this 50 years later. At 10 he was attending the Fox Trot when the loud speaker announced his home was ablaze. Everything became ashes. Friends, relatives and neighbors shared clothing and other essentials making Bill understand humility. His dog ‘Tiny’ survived the fire but almost everything else changed.