Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameGlenn Wendell FARRELL 
178,3, Mrs. Virginia Soyars Boggs Wrenn,255,404, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-Q24 : 22 December 2016), Glenn Wendell Ferrell and Laura Plante Boggs, 18 Mar 1944; citing Graham,3, Glenn Wendell Farrell,470, Glenn Wendell Farrell
178,3, Mrs. Virginia Soyars Boggs Wrenn,255,404, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-Q24 : 22 December 2016), Glenn Wendell Ferrell and Laura Plante Boggs, 18 Mar 1944; citing Graham,3, Glenn Wendell Farrell,470, Glenn Wendell Farrell BirthMay 22, 1924, Alamance County, North Carolina404, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-Q24 : 22 December 2016), Glenn Wendell Ferrell and Laura Plante Boggs, 18 Mar 1944; citing Graham,3, Glenn Wendell Farrell
DeathAug 15, 2021, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Glenn Wendell Farrell
BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Glenn Wendell Farrell
Spouses
1“Peggy” Laura Plante BOGGS Glenn Wendell Farrell 178,3, Mrs. Virginia Soyars Boggs Wrenn,255,404, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-Q24 : 22 December 2016), Glenn Wendell Ferrell and Laura Plante Boggs, 18 Mar 1944; citing Graham,404, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCHM-GJ8 : 8 December 2014), William Goley Boggs in entry for Laura Plante Boggs, 27 Sep 1926; from "North Carolina
178,3, Mrs. Virginia Soyars Boggs Wrenn,255,404, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-Q24 : 22 December 2016), Glenn Wendell Ferrell and Laura Plante Boggs, 18 Mar 1944; citing Graham,404, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCHM-GJ8 : 8 December 2014), William Goley Boggs in entry for Laura Plante Boggs, 27 Sep 1926; from "North CarolinaBirthSep 27, 1926, Alamance County, North Carolina404, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-Q24 : 22 December 2016), Glenn Wendell Ferrell and Laura Plante Boggs, 18 Mar 1944; citing Graham,470, Laura Plante “Peggy” Boggs Farrell
DeathJul 9, 2012, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Laura Plante “Peggy” Boggs Farrell
BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Laura Plante “Peggy” Boggs Farrell
FatherWilliam Goley BOGGS (1905-1964)
MotherLillie Pauline LASHLEY (1901-1977)
MarriageMar 18, 1944, Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina404, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8S2-Q24 : 22 December 2016), Glenn Wendell Ferrell and Laura Plante Boggs, 18 Mar 1944; citing Graham,470, Glenn Wendell Farrell
Obituary Online notes for Glenn Wendell FARRELL
8/18/2021
Glenn Wendell Farrell
GRAHAM - Glenn Wendell Farrell, 97, of Graham passed away at the Hospice Home in Burlington on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Laura“Peggy” Boggs Farrell and the son of the late Fred M. Farrell and the late Della Phillips Farrell.
After retiring from Burlington Industries, he later owned and operated Farrell’s Food Mart in Holden Beach, NC. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church since 1961 and served as a Deacon.
Glenn served in the United States Army where he became a member of the 35th Division, 134th Infantry, Company I as a PFC and was sent overseas to fight inWorld War II. In 1944, he stormed Normandy as part of the 4th wave. During his time in the Army he received several honors including 4 Bronze Stars, a Presidential Citation and 2medals for expert rifleman. In 2015, Glenn was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal from the French Consulate.
His survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Rich of Haw River; sons, Phillip G.“Butch” Farrell and his wife Debbie of Mebane and GeneW. Farrell and his wife Patricia of Graham, five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brothers; Woody Farrell and Duard Farrell; sisters, Nina Roney, Stella Landis and Alberta Brant; and son-in-law, Bobby Rich.
His funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Riverside Baptist Church by the Rev. Bob Stephenson. The body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Military graveside rites will be held at Graham Memorial Park immediately after the funeral service.
The family respectfully request that those attending wear masks and practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Collective, 914 ChapelHill Road, Burlington, NC 27215; 35th Infantry Division Association, P.O. Box 5004, Topeka, KS 66605; and/or Riverside Baptist Church, 1568 East Harden Street, Graham, NC 27253.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com 3, Glenn Wendell Farrell
Glenn Wendell Farrell
GRAHAM - Glenn Wendell Farrell, 97, of Graham passed away at the Hospice Home in Burlington on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Laura“Peggy” Boggs Farrell and the son of the late Fred M. Farrell and the late Della Phillips Farrell.
After retiring from Burlington Industries, he later owned and operated Farrell’s Food Mart in Holden Beach, NC. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church since 1961 and served as a Deacon.
Glenn served in the United States Army where he became a member of the 35th Division, 134th Infantry, Company I as a PFC and was sent overseas to fight inWorld War II. In 1944, he stormed Normandy as part of the 4th wave. During his time in the Army he received several honors including 4 Bronze Stars, a Presidential Citation and 2medals for expert rifleman. In 2015, Glenn was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal from the French Consulate.
His survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Rich of Haw River; sons, Phillip G.“Butch” Farrell and his wife Debbie of Mebane and GeneW. Farrell and his wife Patricia of Graham, five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brothers; Woody Farrell and Duard Farrell; sisters, Nina Roney, Stella Landis and Alberta Brant; and son-in-law, Bobby Rich.
His funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Riverside Baptist Church by the Rev. Bob Stephenson. The body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Military graveside rites will be held at Graham Memorial Park immediately after the funeral service.
The family respectfully request that those attending wear masks and practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Collective, 914 ChapelHill Road, Burlington, NC 27215; 35th Infantry Division Association, P.O. Box 5004, Topeka, KS 66605; and/or Riverside Baptist Church, 1568 East Harden Street, Graham, NC 27253.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com 3, Glenn Wendell Farrell