Raymond Lee Ferrell, 74, of California, MD died April 21, 2008 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born March 30, 1934 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Duane and Gladis Bashaw Ferrell.

He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from October 24, 1955 to October 31, 1975. He was a member of the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223 AF & AM in Hollywood, MD, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 32nd degree and Shriners of North America, Boumi Shrine Temple, Baltimore, MD. Mr. Ferrell was a 1983 graduate of St. Mary's College with a bachelor of history degree.

He is survived by his wife Helen Wilker Ferrell of California, MD, a daughter, Lisa Neal of Dover, DE, a son, Michael Halterman of Lusby, MD, three grandchildren, Tara Neal, Jacob Halterman and Abigail Halterman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Ferrell.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Ferrell's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.