Harold Wayne Ferrell

Mr. Harold “Wayne” Ferrell of Vernon Hill, Virginia passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at age 79. A lifelong resident of Halifax County, he was born on July 24, 1945 to the late Harold Acre Ferrell and the late Frances “Elizabeth” Landrum Ferrell.  

Wayne graduated from Halifax County High School and attended Danville Community College in Danville, Virginia. He worked at Daystrom Furniture before retiring from a 34-year career at Westinghouse (ABB) as a master draftsman. Wayne took up farming and became one of the largest local producers of tomatoes throughout the late 80s to mid 90s. An avid fan of aviation, Wayne held a pilot’s license and spent time flying his plane from his farm to local destinations and once to Nags Head, North Carolina. At any given time, he could be found plowing, planting, or harvesting with his tractor accompanied by his beloved dog Buddy or spending time with his lifelong best friend, the late John Blair “B” Kerns.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Bonnie Joy Turner Ferrell of the home; daughter Elizabeth “Ann” Tingen (Brent) of Vernon Hill; son Michael Wayne Ferrell (Raven) of Vernon Hill/Critz; grandchildren Brandon Wayne Tingen, Samantha Brooke Ferrell, Maddie Lee Tingen, and Jacob Michael Ferrell; brother Edwin Dean Ferrell (Julie) of Roanoke; nieces Cassie “BooBoo” Lanette Ferrell Faircloth (Ricky), Summer Ferrell Honeycutt (Larry), Randi Ferrell Warner (Brian) and Jennie Ferrell Kimmer (Dee); and one nephew, Cody Ferrell. 

The family will receive visitors at Powell Funeral Home on December 3, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

For memorials, donations can be made to the Halifax Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558 or Oak Level Fire Department, 2019 Oak Level Rd, Halifax, VA 24558.

Online condolences may be made at www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592.