Johnny Thomas Ferrill, Sr., 77, of Elm Mott, Texas passed away July 26, 2021. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 29, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Lake Shore Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, July 30, at 10:00 AM at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel located at 5201 Steinbeck Bend with Pastor David Arnett officiating. Burial will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Ross.
Johnny was born February13, 1944 to parents, Everett and Nola Mae Ferrill in Elm Mott where he and his eleven siblings were raised.
Johnny worked for Gulf States Paper in Waco, retiring after 30 years. He loved going to church and was a man of strong faith who would never hesitate to spread the Word of God and if was here today he would encourage you to accept Jesus as your personal Savior. Johnny was also very much a family man who always enjoyed spending time around family as much as possible. He loved animals, but especially horses. Johnny had a true passion for horses, which was a common thread throughout his lifetime; from raising show colts to many years of trail rides, he spent as much time as he could on horseback.
Several years ago, at a local hardware store, as if by fate, Johnny ran into an old school friend, Janette Jolly-Taylor. The two of them began talking and a relationship developed. The two became inseparable, and Janette held a special place in Johnny’s heart from that point on.
Survivors include son, John Ferrill, Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter, Mitzi Markum and husband, Jack, of Chalk Bluff; adopted daughter, Cassidy Bruce and husband, Robby, of West; grandchildren John (J.T.) Ferrill III, Randi Yrios, Jack Wyatt Markum, and Tylor Bruce.
Special thanks to all of the staff at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital.
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My thoughts and prayers are with Mitsi, Johnny Jr., Janette and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Johnny was an amazing friend since elementary school and father who loved his family. Every time I met Johnny at Dee’s for breakfast he always had a smile on his face. He will truly be missed.
Mitzi & Johnny Jr,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your Daddy. Please know that you and yours are in mine & my family’s thoughts and prayers in the days & weeks to come. Last time I visited with him, he presented me with a beautiful Bible and talked to me about life in general. I will treasure that Bible for the rest of my life. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Much love & prayers
Cassidy, Robby and Tylor
I am so sorry for y’all’s loss. We will keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers, in this difficult time. Johnny was the most amazing and funniest man. He really loved y’all so much. I will always be so thankful of the friendship we had. I looked forward to his appointment every month. He loved to talk about Tylor and his games.
After that we had to talk about the lady bears basketball games. And he never left without talking about our Lord. That man loves his Lord like he loved his horses.
I will never forget The pack we made to go back to the Church he so loved. And I give him all the thanks and love for that.
It was like old times again.
He said Sandy Lynch we are home now, I guess he thought his work was done.
I will always remember him and the days leading up to that Sunday.
He will be our hearts for ever.
I will miss him, he was a true friend and great client.
Love you guys.
Cassidy,
I am so sorry for the passing of your sweet daddy. Everyone knows how much he loved you and how special yall’s relationship was. You guys were inseparable. He was so proud of you and Tylor!! There is nothing easy about losing a father, but knowing that he is reunited with the love of his of life, your beautiful mother, is a little more comforting. They both are watching and smiling down over you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers for the hard times ahead. Love you!!!!
Cassidy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Mitzi,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
I loved Johnny and he always said he loved me What a special person. God Bless u all
Prayers for Johnny family and Janette. I went to Connally High School with Johnny and he was always such a nice guy. He will be missed.
Payer for Johnny’s family and Janette. I went to Connally High School with Johnny and he was always such a nice guy. He will be missed.
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. JOHNNY ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE EVERY TIME YOU SAW HIM AND HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.HE IS WITH THE LORD NOW AND PAIN FREE. TO HIS KIDS AND GRANDKIDS YOU HAD A WONDERFUL FATHER AND GRANDFATHER..JANETTE IT WAS MEANT FOR YOU TO CROSS PATHS IN THAT HARDWARE STORE THAT SPECIAL DAY ,IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR JUST NEED TO TALK, EMAIL ME AT samm50barbie@yahoo.com I ‘M HERE FOR YOU, THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR. SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO THROUGH TIMES LIKE THIS ALONE.IF YOU WANT MY PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU IT OR ASK AT THE CHURCH AND TELL THEM I SAID IT WAS OK IF YOU YOU EVER JUST NEED TO TALK,YOU DON’T NEED TO GO THROUGH THIS ALONE.TAKE CARE AND LOVE YOU,LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR JUST NEED TO TALK OR JUST TO GET OUT FOR LUNCH.I’M SO GLAD YALL MEET AND FOUND EACH OTHER AND HAD THAT SPECIAL TIME TOGETHER. GOD BLESS YOU AND THOSE THAT ARE GOING THROUGH THE LOSS OF JOHNNY, HE WILL BE MISSED.
Johnny was a wonderful man. We have lived on his block for the last few years and have enjoyed getting to hear his stories about growing up in the area and his love for his cows & horses. He sure was proud of his children & grandchildren too. He was so kind and always took the time to greet us. We will miss him.
I will be thinking of you all as you go through the days ahead. Johnny was such a nice man.
God Bless you all,
Sherry Beheler
Cassidy,
We are so very sorry to hear about your sweet Daddy. May you find comfort in knowing that he is rejoicing with your mom in heaven. I know you and Tylor had such a special place in his heart. You could see pure joy on his face when you all were together. Prayers for you, Tylor and Robby during this difficult time.
Johnny was a special man he and I would talk about what I should discuss with the lord and he would answer me in his special time. He left a lasting impression on me and i will miss talking to him
Johnny rest in peace.
Thank you for being there when I needed advice.
Oren Reich