Lawrence George Ferris, born 22 November 1939 in Savannah, NY, to Esther May Ferris (née Markle) and Paul Joseph Ferris, passed away 07 February 2019 in Palm Coast, FL. His wife of 58 years, Mary Lou Ferris (née Wilson), survives him, along with his six children: Randolph Ferris, Jeffrey Ferris, Daphne Keys, Stephanie Haile, Robert Ferris, and Daniel Ferris. Larry was the best grandpa to 11 and doting great-grandpa to 6. Other surviving relatives include older brother Homer P. Ferris and younger brother Robert N. Ferris, Rob's wife Joan, as well as many nieces and nephews. Larry was known as Butch to his classmates at Leavenworth Central High School (class of 1957) where he played soccer, basketball, and baseball. He served overseas in the Air Force before returning home and completing his college degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in night school. Larry was a dedicated father and soccer coach to his children. His career as an Electrical Engineer included time with Stromberg-Carlson, Harris Corporation, and the M&T Company. Larry was a lifelong New York Giants fan, and loved to play poker with his family and bake for them in retirement. The memorial service will be on February 23, 2019 at the Clymer Funeral Home Chapel. The service will be at Noon, but a meet-and-greet will begin at 11:00 a.m. The family of Mr. Ferris has entrusted the arrangements to Clymer Funeral Home.
Lawrence George Ferris, born 22 November 1939 in Savannah, NY, to Esther May Ferris (née Markle) and Paul Joseph Ferris, passed away 07 February 2019 in Palm Coast, FL. His wife of 58 years, Mary Lou Ferris (née Wilson), survives him, along with his six children: Randolph Ferris, Jeffrey Ferris, Daphne Keys, Stephanie Haile, Robert Ferris, and Daniel Ferris. Larry was the best grandpa to 11 and doting great-grandpa to 6. Other surviving relatives include older brother Homer P. Ferris and younger brother Robert N. Ferris, Rob's wife Joan, as well as many nieces and nephews. Larry was known as Butch to his classmates at Leavenworth Central High School (class of 1957) where he played soccer, basketball, and baseball. He served overseas in the Air Force before returning home and completing his college degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in night school. Larry was a dedicated father and soccer coach to his children. His career as an Electrical Engineer included time with Stromberg-Carlson, Harris Corporation, and the M&T Company. Larry was a lifelong New York Giants fan, and loved to play poker with his family and bake for them in retirement. The memorial service will be on February 23, 2019 at the Clymer Funeral Home Chapel. The service will be at Noon, but a meet-and-greet will begin at 11:00 a.m. The family of Mr. Ferris has entrusted the arrangements to Clymer Funeral Home.
