Joel Ferrell was my first cousin and good friend, especially from as early as I can remember through high school. There were many times we were together at my grandfather's grocery store on Annafrel Street (Boulware's Grocery), at Northside Elementary School from 1st grade through 8th grade, and then at RHHS. It's sad that as you get older that your lives take you in different directions and people that you are so close to are no longer a part of your everyday life. When we did see each other, we reflected on the good old days and the family times as part of the Boulware clan. Our mothers (mine - Betty; his - Grace) were sisters along with Steven Vignola's (class of '65) mother, Doris and another sister, Naomi. At one time, our grandparents and all of our 4 families lived on Annafrel Street. That's the way things were back in the 1950's. So sad to hear of Joel's passing. In recent years, he had suffered from a brain tumor which had severely affected his vision and he had a number of heart bypasses. In the last year, he moved from Rock Hill back to Florida where he had lived much of his adult life. Joel, we'll always remember you.
Dennis and The Ferrell Gang! Joel is the little one.
So sorry to hear of Joel's passing. Joel and I became good friends at Northside Elementary when our family moved to Rock Hill during the middle of my sixth grade. He was one of the first guys that made me feel welcome. Along with Dennis Haire and others, we chummed around and had great times together. Joel was one of those guys who was easy to be around and got along with everyone. I know he will be missed.
I'm also so sorry to hear about Joel's death. He was a great person to be your friend. I have many fond memories of so many friends at Northside and Rock Hill High School - and Joel is one whom I am glad was a part of my childhood.
Kay Manning (Elrod)
From Dennis Haire 11/6/2017
Joel Ferrell was my first cousin and good friend, especially from as early as I can remember through high school. There were many times we were together at my grandfather's grocery store on Annafrel Street (Boulware's Grocery), at Northside Elementary School from 1st grade through 8th grade, and then at RHHS. It's sad that as you get older that your lives take you in different directions and people that you are so close to are no longer a part of your everyday life. When we did see each other, we reflected on the good old days and the family times as part of the Boulware clan. Our mothers (mine - Betty; his - Grace) were sisters along with Steven Vignola's (class of '65) mother, Doris and another sister, Naomi. At one time, our grandparents and all of our 4 families lived on Annafrel Street. That's the way things were back in the 1950's. So sad to hear of Joel's passing. In recent years, he had suffered from a brain tumor which had severely affected his vision and he had a number of heart bypasses. In the last year, he moved from Rock Hill back to Florida where he had lived much of his adult life. Joel, we'll always remember you.
Dennis and The Ferrell Gang! Joel is the little one.
D. Anne Bagley (Elliott)
I think we all took photos in front of cars
Dennis was a sweet and quiet friend. Sorry for your loss
Anne
Roland DeLoach
So sorry to hear of Joel's passing. Joel and I became good friends at Northside Elementary when our family moved to Rock Hill during the middle of my sixth grade. He was one of the first guys that made me feel welcome. Along with Dennis Haire and others, we chummed around and had great times together. Joel was one of those guys who was easy to be around and got along with everyone. I know he will be missed.
Mickie Jennings (Wright)
I'm also so sorry to hear about Joel's death. He was a great person to be your friend. I have many fond memories of so many friends at Northside and Rock Hill High School - and Joel is one whom I am glad was a part of my childhood.