Floyd F. Ferry

Floyd F. Ferry, age 90 years, a former resident of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017, at 7:08 AM at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois. Floyd was born November 1, 1926 in E. Carondelet, Illinois. He was the son of Leo Frank Ferry and Matilda (Schmidt) Ferry. On November 27, 1947, Floyd was united in marriage to Rosemary B. Ferry at Christ Evangelical Church in Dupo, Illinois. Together, Floyd and Rosemary shared almost 70 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Floyd is survived by: a son – Nelson A. (Susan) Ferry, Sr. of Jonesboro; 3 grandchildren – Angelieke Desiree’ (David) Waite of Bellevue, Nebraska, Nelson A. (Jennifer) Ferry, Jr. of Bridgeport, West Virginia, and Casey Lynn Ferry of Carbondale, Il; 6 great grandchildren – Katherine Elizabeth Waite of Riverview, Florida, Shawn Christopher Waite, Julia Rose Waite, and Robert Mason Waite all of Bellevue, Nebraska; Briston Amber Ferry and Brayden Alexander Ferry both of Bridgeport, West Virginia; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by: 2 sisters – Melva Kronk and Cleo McBride; and 6 brothers – Olizen “Bea”, Harlan, Vernon, Donald, Nelson, and Al Smith Ferry. Floyd joined the U.S. Merchant Marines. He later served in the U.S. Army, 11th Airborne, in the Pacific Theater of operation during World War II. Following his honorable discharge from military service, Floyd graduated from Summers College of Commerce, in East Saint Louis, Illinois. He worked for a time at the Swift and Company packinghouse and Cargill Elevators in East St. Louis. Floyd was employed by the Skelly Oil Company, Skelgas Division of Tulsa, Oklahoma. During his 35 year career he worked as an Accountant, Warehouse Manager, District Salesman, Merchandiser Salesman, Area Salesman, Area Representative, Branch Manager of St. Louis Skelgas and an Assistant Area Manager & Regional Coordinator, throughout Illinois and Missouri. Floyd was a member of the Carroll P. Foster VFW Post # 3455 in Anna, IL. Additionally, Floyd was a 48 year member of the Masonic Fraternity. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason at Locust Lodge # 623 A. F. & A.M, at Owaneco, IL. and currently was member of Cobden Masonic Lodge # 466 A.F. & A.M. Floyd was also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason of the Valley of Southern Illinois, Belleville, IL as well as a member of the York Rite Bodies in Murphysboro, IL., Royal Arch Masons Chapter # 164, Cryptic Masons Council # 49, and Beauseant Commandery # 86 Knights Templar of Illinois. He was a member of The Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Ainad Temple) and the Tacusah Chapter #682 Order of the Eastern Star and was of the Baptist faith. Floyd was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, camping and gardening. He was most at home when he was with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive relatives and friends from 1 PM – 4 PM Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna, IL. A Masonic service will be conducted at 4 PM followed by military honors and flag presentation. Following the service, there will be a luncheon held at the Vienna Public Library, Community Room, 401 Poplar Street, Vienna, IL 62995. In lieu of flowers, the preferred form of remembrance would be donations to the Veteran’s Member Benefit Fund at the Anna Illinois Veterans Home, 792 North Main St., Anna, IL 62906.

Floyd F. Ferry

November 1, 1926 - June 20, 2017