James Lincoln Ferree, 88, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 12, 1928 in Uniontown, PA. A son of the late Clyde S. Ferree and Gladys Grimm Ferree.
James served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Bedford. During his work career James was a yard master with CSX railway formally known as B & O Railway. He was also a life member and of Elks BPO Lodge 2844 and a resident of English Meadows formally the Elks National Home. James is survived by a sister Janet Ferree DeLozier; sister-in-law, Helen Ferree; also numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
A celebration of James’s life will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday, July 8, 2016 at Tharp Funeral Home Bedford, with Father Salvador Añonuevo officiating. To send condolences online please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford.