Brian Scott “Longhair” Ferrell, 45 years old, of Meadow Fork was born July 18, 1969 and passed away June 13, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend to many. He was a hard working coal miner for 28 years and was a member of the Brothers of the Wheel for over 20 years.
Scotty was preceded in death by his grandparents, Era Hansford Ferrell Sr. and Belle Hancock Ferrell and Clifford and Sylvia Macil Hager Ball; and his father-in-law, Bill Pettry.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Gaye Ferrell of Chapmanville; father, Era Hansford "Dick" Ferrell Jr. of Hewett; daughter, Harli Ferrell of Spars Creek; brother, Era Hansford "Hank" Ferrell III and sister-in-law, Sue Ferrell; nephew, Zac Ferrell of Garrett's Fork; loving wife, Lynn Byus-Ferrell of Meadow Fork; two step-daughters, Keri Cooper of Omar and Cecily "Baby" Cooper of Danville; one step son, Kris Byus; one daughter-in- law, Stacy Byus of Denver N.C.; three grandsons, Blake Browning of Omar, Trent Baldwin of Danville and Grayson Byus of Denver N.C.; one granddaughter, Kenadee Byus of Denver N.C.; mother-in-law, Peggy Pettry of Danville; brother-in-law, Brian Sivori and sister-in-law, Sheila Sivori of Alum Creek; nieces, Holly and Chelsea Sivori of Charleston; brother-in-law, Tim Dohm and sister-in-law, Pam Dohm of Cross Lanes; nephews, Zack and Nick Dohm of Cross Lanes; also a host of cousins and Brothers of the Wheel "BOTW", along with many wonderful friends.
Scotty was a wonderful man inside and out, he would do anything for anyone. The one thing about Scotty, if you had his loyalty you had it. He was true and loved by many. He loved being a husband and a father. He enjoyed horseback riding, four wheeling and most of all riding his Harley Davidson. He was an all around good man. He loved his family more than anything. Scotty enjoyed seeing people smile and happy. He truly will be missed by so many people.
Due to Scotty being laid off, he lost his life insurance policy. Any donations would be greatly appreciated for his burial fund.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at Spencer United Methodist Church, Hewett, WV with the Rev. Roger McCauley officiating. Burial will be in Ferrell Cemetery, Hewett.
Visitation will begin after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Danville.