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The family of Woodford E. ‘Woody’ Ferris, of Marshall, IL has requested the presence of the IL Patriot Guard at his visitation, funeral, and Interment services.
Woody was a Korean War veteran serving with the US Army as an infantryman. Woody was a member of the Marshall VFW post, and was proud of his service to our country. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and it is our honor as Patriot Guard members to stand in a flag line and participate in his services.
Date: Saturday 07 May 16
Place: Pearce Funeral Home
314 South 6th Street
Marshall, IL
Time: Visitation- 0900 Hours
Time: Funeral Service- 1030 Hours
Staging: Pearce Funeral Home Parking Lot at 0800 Hours (Please be prompt)
Following the Funeral service we will escort Woody to his final resting place at Auburn Cemetery in Clark Center which is located west of Marshall, IL on US 40, a distance of approximately 6 miles.
Notes: The weather promises to be in the low 80’s with abundant sun, so please stay hydrated. Your ride captains will supply water. The family has asked that all who will are invited to the Marshall VFW to eat a meal with them following the interment service.
Ride Captain:
Gene Kollak, SRC
618-516-2799
Asst Ride Captain:
Mike Merriman, ASCR
618-322-8300
