Orie "Buddy" Booker Ferrell

Orie Booker (Buddy) Ferrell, passed away November 2, 2025 at the age of 97. Buddy was born in Halifax County, Va, October 30, 1928 and was the son of the late Harvey Booker Ferrell and Hester “Mae” Alderson Ferrell Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather Andrew Anderson, his son Ronald Booker Ferrell, and his brothers, L. T. Ferrell and Lenwood Ferrell.

On August 23, 1958, Buddy married the love of his life, Joanne Moorefield. They had 67 happy years together and loved each other deeply. He is survived by his wife, his son, Mark Edward Ferrell, daughter, Anne Ferrell Leggett (Jim Holt), granddaughter, Elizabeth Leggett (Justin Hollomon) and a number of beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Buddy was an active member of Halifax United Methodist Church. He loved his church family and they loved him. In 1993, he retired from Solite, Inc, to take on the role as PaPa and part time baby-sitter for his granddaughter, Elizabeth. They were best buddies. He kept a car seat in his truck to travel around town with her, visiting relatives and friends, and running errands. Aside from church and family, Buddy’s greatest passion was golf. He loved playing the game, watching the game, and talking about the game. He had many great friendships that lasted beyond his golfing years. His kind, gentle nature and easy humor will be dearly missed.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:00 am at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Vernon Hill. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at his home.

For memorials, please consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891. Halifax, VA 24558 or a charity of your choice.

The family wishes to thank the many friends, relatives, and neighbors who showed up to support us in his last days. We also want to express gratitude to Steven Lloyd, Henry Coleman, and Patricia Bouie for helping us walk him home with dignity.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.