Dennis Ferrell, age 81, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his home. He was born, May 8, 1931 at Tolers Ridge, the son of George and Martha Jane (Winchester) Ferrell.

He was united in marriage to Doris Evelyn Kidd, whom he said was the prettiest little girl he had ever seen on August 4, 1951. To this union 5 children were born.

Dennis is survived by his wife - Doris, children, Kenneth, Rita, Donald, Steve (Joyce), and Danny (Kathy), all of Monticello. Grandchildren, Kristen, Tiffany, Micah, Ashley, Danielle, and Shandra, step-grandchildren, Selena, Kim, and Jessica, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 on the way, Sister, Marie and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother (Everett), and baby sister (Pearl).

Dennis loved to hunt, fish, pitch horseshoes, picnic, and cook out with the family. He loved to garden.

He worked in the Lumber Business most of his life. He retired from Monticello School and spent most of his time gardening and wood working until COPD forced him to stop.

He spent a lot of time with his grand-dog, Sassy and she loved him immensely and was very protective of him.

He read his Bible a lot. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized with his family there. What a wonderful day!

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 5 – 9 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 18, 2013 at 2 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Catron and Stan Martin officiating. Special music by Jared Duncan, Bill Hicks, & Lester Dishman. Burial will be in Elk Spring Cemetery.