Bill Ferrell passed on January 4, 2022, in Ketchikan, Alaska at the age of 71. Bill was born April 15, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky. Bill will be remembered for his cheerful smile and his warm and engaging personality. He was the oldest of five siblings. Bill graduated from Male High School and attended Murray State University in Murray Kentucky, where he then transferred to Bellarmine University.

While attending Bellarmine, Bill met the love of his life, Cecile Spears Ferrell. They were married March 9, 1972, and later raised two beautiful children, Michelle and Bill Jr. His heart swelled with love for his children and even more so when his grandchildren came into the picture. Bill was a loving and supportive dad, very involved in his children’s activities, both in school and in the community.

Bill played bagpipes with the Louisville Pipe Band; Misty Thistle’s and enjoyed classical guitar as well as outdoor activities such as sailing, cycling, and hiking.

Retiring after thirty years with South Central Bell, Bill and Cecile moved to Alaska where they lived in Anchorage, Wasilla and then settling in Ketchikan for the past seventeen years.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother: Muriel Hagan Ferrell.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years; Cecile, daughter, Michelle; son Bill Jr (Lindsey); five grandchildren; one great grandson; sisters Theresa, Susan, Karen, Lynn; Father Charles; four aunts; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A virtual celebration of Bill’s life will be held February 11, 2022, 12:00pm Alaska Time (AKST). Registration below. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bill’s name to the American Kidney Fund (AKF).