Tommy R. Ferrell, 55, of Decherd passed away Saturday, June 8, at Vanderbilt University Health Center. 

He was born in McMinnville on Sept. 13, 1963 to the late William A. and Jo Ann (Veal) Ferrell. Until his health no longer allowed, Tommy was employed as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed restoring and working on cars, living the farm life, and listening to music. Tommy was a member of New Beginnings Outreach Church in Decherd. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Steve Ferrell and sister Treva Matlock. Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Robin Ferrell of Decherd; children Thomas Ferrell of Tullahoma, Josh (Holly) Densteadt of McMinnville, and Hannah Elizabeth Waters of Nashville, stepdaughter Cassie (Troy Jr.) Barnes of Winchester, siblings Sherry Ferrell Williamson of Indiana, John L. (Gina) Hays of Hillsboro, and William Clyde Ferrell of Florida, and grandchildren Sophia Densteadt, McKenzie Densteadt, and Oakley Ann Barnes. 

Visitation was Tuesday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Blue’s Hill Cemetery of McMinnville with Rev. Rick Casey and Rev. Alvis Bolin officiating. 

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931) 967-2222, www.moorecortner.com, was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 12, 2019