Jerry Lee Ferrell

October 27, 1970 - November 28, 2020

Jerry Lee Ferrell On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Jerry Lee Ferrell “Smiley” “Pookie”, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 50 years young. Jerry was born in Garden City Michigan in 1970. In 1995, he moved to Florida where he met his wife, Kimberly. He was a respected Diesel Mechanic in the Okeechobee community for over 25 years. He had a passion for dirt track racing stock cars, attending NASCAR races, monster trucks, and helping people. He also loved riding his motorcycle, playing in the mud, watching his children play sports, fishing, going to the rodeo, listening to music, band trivia, spending time with his kids and family, close friends and beloved dogs. He was known for his mechanic abilities, infectious SMILE, and compassionate spirit. He will be dearly missed by many. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandmother, Doris Sluder; Grandma and Grandpa Ferrell; and stepfather, Chuck Rowe. He is survived by loving wife of 20 years, Kimberly; sons, Joshua Sloan, of Michigan, Mason Johnson (Judiana), of Texas, and Levi Ferrell, of Okeechobee; daughters, Meleah Ferrell, of Kentucky, and Alivia Ferrell, of Okeechobee; grandson, “Spaghetti” Maximus Johnson; mother, Linda Rowe, of Michigan; father, Jerry Earl Ferrell, of Florida; grandfather, Donald Sluder, of Arkansas; brothers, Chuck Rowe (Rosaria), of Michigan, and Nick Rowe (Krista), of California; stepsister, Tracey Mastrud, of Texas; mother-in-law, Barbara Johnson; sister-in-law, Joanne Krebs; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends. Memorial services will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.