Joseph "Joe" Ferris

Joseph "Joe" Ferris, III, 79 of Gilbertsville, KY died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

Born Friday, December 22, 1944 in Oak Ridge, TN, he was the son of the late Joseph Ferris and the late Lucille (Jeffers) Ferris. He was the husband of the late Betty Sue (Dennis) Ferris.

Joe was a wonderful stepfather, son, brother and uncle. He loved all things in nature and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Joe loved deer hunting with friends and just enjoyed spending time with them. He was assistant co-leader of Boy Scout Troop #69 of Gilbertsville with his best friend, Dan Gray for several years. He was a Veteran of the US Army and an active member in the American Legion and Calvert City VFW. He also worked at Calvert City Lumber for 15 years. Joe had a love for classical music, growing his own vegetables and beautiful flowers. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church.

He is survived by his son, James Smith of Gilbertsville, KY; sisters, Reta Witherspoon of Paducah, KY, Linda Hayden husband Charlie of Paducah, KY and Theresa Brown of Symsonia, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, David Ferris; and sisters, Brenda Burkeen and Tina Cole.

A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Collier Funeral Home, located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025 with the Father Brian Johnson officiating.

Interment will be in Marshall Co. Memory Gardens, Benton, KY.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Collier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: VFW Calvert City, 68 Veterans Way, Calvert City, KY 42029 or any other veterans group. Or the American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.