FERRELL, William "Billy" Jr, age 68, passed away October 7, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Ruby Richardson Ferrell; brother, Tommy Ferrell. Survived by wife, Bernadette Ford Ferrell; step-son, James Derek (Nicole) Ritchie; brothers, Jim Ferrell, Ronnie (Barbara) Ferrell, Eddie Ferrell, Jack (Patricia) Ferrell; grandchildren, Jase Ritchie, Reese Ritchie. Mr. Ferrell was a 1964 graduate of East High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Ferrell retired from Opryland Hotel in 2007. Visitation with the family will be held in the Chapel of Madison Funeral Home Friday, October 10, 2014 from 3 to 8p.m. Visitation Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10 am until time of service at noon. Interment to follow at Hendersonville Memory Gardens with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2144 Fairfax Avenue Nashville, TN 37212. Online tributes at www.madisonfuneralhome.net . MADISON FUNERAL HOME. 615-868-9020