Ferrell Williams

Melvin “ Ferrell” Williams, 84 of Avon Park, FL. went home to meet his Savior  on February 5 ^th .Ferrell  was born in Hahira, Ga. to John and Lillian (Shaw) Williams on June 15, 1934. Ferrell was a 45 plus year Avon Park  resident where most knew him from the Amoco station that he and his family owned and ran or his Frito Lay route from which he retired.  Ferrell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Avon Park and had a great love for our Lord. He enjoyed gardening and working in his yard, was an avid sports fan and loved listening to country and gospel music.  Ferrell is survived by his wife Mary “ Elizabeth” (Crunkelton) Williams , daughters  Mary “Cathy” (Danny) Simmons and Terri (Chris) Buckalew and 12 Grandchildren that he deeply loved. Ferrell was preceded in death by 2 sons, Robert “Bobby” L. Williams, Sr. and Ernest Williams , 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday February 9 ^th with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Avon Park with Leroy Williams officiating. Internment will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens.