of West Memphis, AR
November 13, 1940 - December 27, 2020
William E. McFerrin, Polly as he was known by many, age 80, of West Memphis, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020.
He was born on November 13, 1940 to James and Mary McFerrin.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Sylvia, of 60 years, daughter Teresa Garrison (Tim), Sherry Morgan (Joe), grandchildren Tyler Garrison, Trent Garrison, Savannah Morgan, Brothers Charles McFerrin (Ann), Ralph McFerrin, along with other beloved relatives and friends.
He accepted the Lord as his Savior in 1962. His love of the Bible and writing often lead to the opportunity to witness to people through his weekly column in the Evening Times for several years, until his health started to fail.
He was a strong Christian man, hardworking patriarch of his family, loving husband, father, grandfather, and avid Razorback Football Fan! He was truly loved and will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mattie Sue McFerrin, Minnie Lee McFarland, Mamie Donaho, Brother James ''Buddy'' McFerrin, and daughter Susan Denise McFerrin.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: LeBonheur Childrens Hospital, St. Jude, or Lupus Foundation Memphis.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be following guidelines issued by the local Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet is recommended for outdoor services and all funeral attendees are requested to wear masks.
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11 Condolence(s)
Loretta (Prater ) Higgins
Monday, January 11, 2021
Polly was a special person. He will be so missed. I loved reading his newspaper articles that he wrote. Polly and I rode the same school bus during our school days. He will surely be missed. The family is in our thoughts and prayers
Loretta (Prater) Higgins
Rick and Susie Cordell
Friday, January 1, 2021
Sylvia, Teresa and Sherry, no words can express our sorrow for you all or the joy we have in knowing Polly and all of you. He was a great man, we admired him and knew without a doubt that he loved his family and friends! We felt blessed to be around him and thought of you all often. He will be missed by many of your closest friends and family - but he will also be missed by those of us in the edges. He has reached his reward and will continue to guide you all. Who he was is bigger than this life!!! Sincerest condolences.
Glen and Linda Brasfield (Renee, Stacy, & Misty)
Friday, January 1, 2021
While words are limited in their capacity to express the loss of a precious life like (Uncle) Polly's, please know that our thoughts, prayers, sympathies, and hearts are with you and your family in this time of loss and sadness. And while this world seems incomplete without Polly's physical presence, we take comfort in knowing we are watched over by the angel he was on earth and has now become in heaven. May God bless you (and all of our family) and grant you peace.
Julie Parker
Thursday, December 31, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Love, Julie
Cathy Thompson
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
I always thought so highly of Mr McFerrin. Always happy, funny & so nice. I know he will be greatly missed by many. I am sending prayers for the family.
Ernest Byerly
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Ralph and Family:
Please accept our condolences on Polly's passing.
Annette Steele Voyles
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Deepest sympathy to Ms. Sylvia, Teresa, Sherry and all the family. Mr. Polly was a great man. I have great memories as a child times our families had fun together. Mr. Polly was a special friend to my daddy.
RIP Mr. Polly, I know you are an angel now in heaven with Jesus & all the other angels.
Laura Walters
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Aunt Sylvia, Teresa and Sherry (and families),
My heart breaks for you all. Uncle Polly gave the best hugs and his humor was contagious. He will be missed.
Prayers that God will wrap His loving arms around you during the difficult days ahead. We love y'all!!
Sherry Rios
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Prayer of Peace and Healing be with all of you
Reggie and Sheila Tilley
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Kenneth & Marilyn Kemp
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.