Jesse R Ferrell

Jesse R. Ferrell, of Conway went to be with the Lord on July, 29 2015. He was born June 26, 1940 at Minnow Creek Community in Johnson County, Arkansas to the late Jesse Eugene Ferrell and Norma Jewell (Harris) Ferrell. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Mahlon Ferrell and William Leroy Ferrell; and one sister, Lana Gail Osborn. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Anita Gayle (Reedy) Ferrell; three sons, Mark Ferrell (Tracy), Mike Ferrell (Penny), and Monty Ferrell (Brenda) all of Conway; one daughter, Missy Adams (Tom) of Mtn. View AR; Nine grandchildren, Randi Ferrell, Mitch Ferrell, Jessica Adams, Hayden Adams, Ivy Counts, Andrew Ferrell, Maura Cascairo, McKenzie Csonka, and Colton Ferrell; one sister, Phyllis Williams (Durwin) of Conway; and many nieces and nephews. He was a long time member of the Northside church of Christ in Conway. He graduated from Conway High School in 1958 and attended ASTC (University of Central Arkansas). Jesse always loved politics and was involved in those pursuits on many levels. He was a longtime coach of YBMA youth baseball, an avid gun trader, trainer of beagles, and loved to hear the dogs run and hunt rabbits. He was instrumental in oversight and re-construction of the Block House after it had been destroyed by fire at Cadron Settlement Park. He was a lifetime worker and had been employed by Hiegel Lumber and Hardware for over 20 years, the Faulkner County Assessors Office as an appraiser for many years, with his last formal employment serving as Faulkner County Judge from 1991-92. He was self employed as a Real Estate Broker, owner and manager of Ferrell Properties. Pallbearers will be Mitch Ferrell, Hayden Adams, Andrew Ferrell, Colton Ferrell, David Williams, and Ethan Williams. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will be Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Online Guestbook rollerfuneralhomes.com.