Morton Randolph Ferrell of Halifax, VA passed away November 9, 2017. He was born in Halifax County, VA on August 11, 1926 and was 91 years of age. He was the son of the late Jesse B. Ferrell and the late Iola Lewis Ferrell. He was married to Laura B. Ferrell who survives. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Morton Randolph Ferrell is survived by: His WifeLaura Ferrell Two DaughtersLinda Brown and husband Ricky of Halifax, VAWanda Busick Murray and husband Allen of Cluster Springs, VA Three GrandchildrenRitchie Brown and wife Stephanie of Halifax, VALawanna Tetterton and husband Bill of South Boston, VATrina Murray Morris of South Boston, VA Great GrandchildrenHollie Brown of Halifax, VA Kayla Jarosz and husband Andrew of Midlothian, VAKelsey Baker of South Boston, VACollin Morris of Virgilina, VAGreat Great GrandchildrenAddy and Jace Jarosz ***Preceded in death by*** SistersMildred Ferrell, Louise Epps, Myrtle Moore, and Edith Boyd BrothersElmer Ferrell, Clarence Ferrell, Owen Ferrell, Lonnie Ferrell and L.C. Ferrell Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Pleasant Grove Christian Church with the Rev. Garnett Short officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall and other times at his home, 7007 Mountain Road, Halifax, VA 24558. For memorials please consider Pleasant Grove Christian Church, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.