He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Scalf Ferrell, one daughter, Kim Rector and her husband Steve, and one grandson, Lance.
Also surviving is a sister Helen Drake of Monaville, WV and a brother Bernie Ferrell of Chapmanville, WV. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Todd Ferrell.
Charlie enjoyed bluegrass music, car shows, and talking with friends. He was employed at Flowers Auto Company over 40 yrs and also a veteran of the US Army.
He is a member of Broad Street church of Christ in Statesville and Masonic Lodge in Yeager, WV.
A funeral service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home at 1 PM with Dave Wood officiating on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 with visitation from 11am to 12:45pm prior to the service.
A private burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Claremont, NC.
Memorial gifts may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice 3975 Robinson Rd Newton, NC 28658 or Broad Street church of Christ at 433 E Broad St. Statesville, NC 28677.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Ferrell Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.