October 11, 2002

October 11, 2002

OBITUARY: Howard Leroy "Toots" Ferrell, Jr. Age 73 passed away October 11, 2002 at his home. Beloved husband of Marjorie Ash-Ferrell; father of Aletha Earley and Larry Ferrell, Barry Johnson; stepfather of, Kerwin Ashe, Keith and Melane Ash, Kenna and Theresa Ash of GA, Kim Snow of FL, Kelly Ash of Wilm, and the late Kevin Ash; son of the late Howard L. Sr. and Hilda Ferrell; brother of Rosalie Reason; also survived by 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 godson; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Ferrell was a US Army veteran and former Negro League Baseball player. He was in the Afro-American Hall of Fame in DE, Delaware Sports Museum Hall of Fame and Negro Hall of Fame in Kansas City. He was a member of Bethel AME Church. Funeral 11 am, Thurs., Oct. 17 at Bethel AME Church, 604 N. Walnut St., viewing 8-11 am only. Burial at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.