Background
Ferrell, Donald Forrest was born on January 6, 1929 in Oklahoma City. Son of Forrest Shae and Theresa (Cooper) Ferrell.
newspaper editor and publisher
Ferrell, Donald Forrest was born on January 6, 1929 in Oklahoma City. Son of Forrest Shae and Theresa (Cooper) Ferrell.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Oklahoma State University, 1953.
Reporter Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, 1952-1953. Managing editor Henryetta (Oklahoma) Daily FreeLance, 1953-1954. Assistant personnel director Oklahoma Public Company, Oklahoma City, 1954-1962.
Editor, public The Lincoln County News, Chandler, Oklahoma, 1962-1988. Legislation assistant United States Senate, Washington, 1980-1981. President Suburban Associated Newspapers, Inc., Oklahoma City, 1984-1986.
Board directors Union National Bank, Chandler.
Member Oklahoma State Senate, 1966-1974. Trustee, secretary Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation, since 1986. Chairman transition committee for Governor Henry Bellmon, Oklahoma, 1986-1987.
Appointed Adjutant General of Oklahoma, 1987, promoted to Major General. Member Oklahoma Press Association (president 1984-1985), Oklahoma State Chamber of Chamber (board directors 1981-1987). Clubs: Tulsa Press. Lodges: Lions.
Married Sally May Bourne, August 29, 1953. Children: Susan Jane, Cynthia Jean Ashwood.