Michael Ray (Mike) Ferrell Sr., 67, of Covington, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Springs Nursing Home in Hot Springs after a long illness.

Mr. Ferrell was born December 30, 1953 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Henry and Anna Shirkey Ferrell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Underwood) who raised him, his brother, (John Ferrell survived by wife, Susan), and sister, Phyllis Greenfield.

He retired in 2016 from the loading department at WestRock. He was a Washington football team fan, a muscle car fanatic, an avid outdoorsman, and loved his dogs (Domino, Copper, LD, and Daisy.)

Mike is survived by his wife, Velda Graley; seven children: Michael Ferrell Jr. (Alicia), Thomas Ferrell (Jenny), Christopher Ferrell (Jackie), Justin Ferrell, Amanda Cashatt (Ty) of Staunton, Heath Graley (Sarah) of Hurricane, WV, Elizabeth Miller (Josh, who was like a son). He is also survived by six beloved grandchildren: Jacob Ferrell, Carly Ferrell, Ryker Cashatt, Asher Cashatt, Kyler Graley, and Caleb Kinser and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A private service will be held at a later date to celebrate his life and spread his ashes.

Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Mike's name to be made the American Kidney Fund at 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.