robert warren ferrell, jr

KERRVILLE - Memorial services for Mr. R. Warren Ferrell Jr., 40, of Kerrville, who died Thursday, March 6, 2003, at his residence, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10 at the Chapel of Overby Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Mr. Ferrell was born May 9, 1962, in Houston, to Robert and Irene Ferrell Sr. He was married May 22, 1982, in Houston, to Katherine Smitherman . He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1985. He worked for NASA space program in Clear Lake, Texas, until the birth of his son, Ben. He lovingly raised his children and was actively involved as a volunteer with their schools and swim team. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Smitherman Ferrell of Kerrville; son, Benjamin Jacob Ferrell; daughter, Leah Diane Ferrell; mother, Irene Ferrell of Kerrville; father, Robert Warren Ferrell Sr. of Houston; sister, Melissa and Lt. Col. Joe Baker of Herndon, Va.; nieces, Callie Baker and Lindsay Baker; sister-in-law, Anne and husband, Greg Berman, of Bellingham, Wash.; in-laws, James and Diane Smitherman of Kerrville; and many loving friends who will miss him dearly. Memorials may be made to the Swim Team at the Family Sports Center, Kerrville, Texas, E.A.A. Chapter 757 of the Young Eagles, Rt. 1, Box 92, Comfort, Texas 78013 or to the charity of one's choice. Overby Funeral Home of Kerrville is in charge of arrangements.