Robert Livingston Ferrell

Background

Ferrell, Robert Livingston was born on February 17, 1924 in Dothan, Alabama, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Auburn (Alabama) University, 1947. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Alabama, 1948. Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1968.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, California State University, Manteca, 1989.

Career

Instructor engineering, Auburn U., 1948-1950; engineer, Saliba Engineering Company, Dothan, 1950-1951; engineer, Control Coal, Oil and Equipment Company, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1951-1952; engineer, Farnsworth Heating & Plumbing Company, Bristol, Tennessee, 1952-1957; chief engineer, president, Farnsworth Heating & Plumbing Company, Bristol, since 1957.

Politics

God calls for justice for those, who are oppressed by the powers of the day. Therefore Christians should be involved in political life.

Views

Every individual should try to be open to others and willing to be changed. Therefore, community members should meet regularly in order to open their hearts, share their knowledge, thoughts and experience.

Membership

Colonel United States Air Force, 1942-1972. Member American Legion (Commander James C. Brewer Post, Bristol 1954-1955, vice Commander State of Virginia 1955-1956), Travelers Protective Association (Commander Post F, Bristol 1959-1960, 60-61, 93-94), Rotary.

Interests

• Avocation: piloting private airplane.

Connections

Son of Leonard Thomas and Mattie Lou (Schuyler) F. Widowed; children: John Schuyler, Thomas Michael.

Father:

Leonard Thomas Ferrell

Mother:

Mattie Lou (Schuyler) Ferrell

child:

Thomas Michael Ferrell

child:

John Schuyler Ferrell