David Wilburn Ferrell, 57, of Houston, Texas passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. A private family interment will take place at Rest-Ever Memorial Park in Bryan.
He was born in Galveston County to Travis Wilburn Ferrell and Wyvonne Coan Ferrell. David graduated from Bryan High School in 1973. He graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, and then from South Texas College of Law in Houston. He married Laura Frenzel on August 22, 1974 at All Faiths Chapel in College Station.
David worked as an Attorney in Houston, and he was a 16-year liver transplant survivor. He loved quail hunting and he loved his Brittney Spaniel named Doc.
David was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Travis L. Ferrell.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Laura Ferrell of Houston; son David Blake Ferrell, of Houston; daughter, Michelle Ferrell, of Austin; sister, Kathy Hatch and husband Lew, of Decatur; brother-in-law Charles Frenzel and wife Brenda and children, of Tennessee; father-in-law and mother-in-law Charles Sr. and Wanda Irene Frenzel; nephews, Cody Hatch, Tony Ferrell, and Heath Ferrell; and niece, Kassi Ferrell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s charity of choice in honor of David.
I went to school with David during High School. If I remember right, his family had moved to Bryan from Brookshire, Texas. Great guy, as I can recall. David NEVER had an unkind word for anyone. I am sure he will be missed. May God bless you in your time of need.
we have moved to San Angelo and found out about David’s passing from a relative in Bryan. We loved David and his wonderful family so very much and they were such an important part of our younger life. We wish for all the family that they can look past the grief and focus on what a gracious and wonderful young man David was and how much he meant to many people. We are grateful that he was able to receive his transplant and live long enough to watch his children grow up.He expressed how much that had meant to him to us at his Dad’s funeral. Please know we hold you all in our prayers. In Christian Love, Gary and Ruth Ray
I had the opportunity to work with David in several asbestos depositions in Birmingham, AL in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. He was always a pleasure to work with and represented his clients well. I enjoyed his company and I know he will be missed by your family. He was an all around great guy.
My deepest sympathy,
Brad