Jeffery Brown Ferrell, 55, of Smithville passed away Tuesday morning, July 17 at his mother’s home.  He worked in farming.

He was born Oct. 15, 1962 to his parents, Opal Atnip and the late Jewel Brown Ferrell. 

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one son, Ashley Ferrell; seven brothers, Tony and Rickey DeVault, Terry “Vern” Ferrell, Gary, Charles, Larry, and Dennis Ferrell. 

Survivors include his mother, Opal Atnip of Smithville; grandson, Ashton Ferrell of Smithville; two brothers, Scott Ferrell and Chris Ferrell both of Smithville; three aunts, Christine Johnson and Emma Burnette both of Mt. Juliet and Faye Wells of Dayton; several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Funeral service was conducted Friday, July 20 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Michael Hale officiating and burial following in DeKalb Cemetery. 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel of Smithville was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review
(Smithville, Tenn.)
Aug. 22, 2018