Fire Chief and Retired National Guard Army Reserve Staff Sergeant (SSG) Jerry Steve Ferrell's legacy will live on through his family, friends, National Guard and Fire Department brothers…they will take it from here. Steve passed away at his home peacefully on September 22, 2021 at the age of 63 after a heroic battle with cancer. Steve was surrounded by family and friends during his final days who will mourn his passing.

Steve was born on August 8, 1958 to the late Dennis and Doris Evelyn (Kidd) Ferrell. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Joyce Ferrell; three daughters, Tiffany Ferrell (LeeRon Cooper), Selena Horton (Justin) and Kim Weymouth (Josh). Steve had six grandchildren, Gracie, Jace, Brennan, Aubree, Cora, and Eliza who will dearly miss their papa. He is also survived by three brothers: Kenneth, Donnie, and Danny Ferrell; one sister, Rita Turberville.

Steve served his country and community with a true servant's heart. He was a veteran serving in The National Guard Army from 1977-1998. He was a firefighter for 17 years and served as the Fire Chief for 27 years on the Monticello Fire Department.

True leadership is servanthood. Put the interests of others at the center of your decisions.                                                                                                                                     Unknown

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 24, 2021 between 5 pm – 8 pm and Saturday, September 25, 2021 between 8 am – 12 pm at Monticello First Baptist Church.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 12 pm at Monticello First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.  Military honors will be provided by our local DAV Chapter 105 and members of the Kentucky National Guard.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.