Ferrin Gael Felker

Ferrin Gael “Ernie” Felker, 69, celebrated his heavenly homecoming and transitioned into his glorified body on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Ernie chose a graveside service because in June he was able to have a Celebration of His Life with his family and friends. A visitation of family and friends will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the funeral home. 

Ernie was born August 5, 1955, in Borger to Bernice Glenn Felker and Mary Bridget Hennessy Felker. He married Karen Dale on January 22, 1993, in Borger. Ernie enjoyed playing his guitars, painting, and restoring furniture. He enjoyed taking his kids fishing and swimming, but nothing brought more joy to his life than being called Papaw. Ernie loved studying Hebraic teachings of the scripture lead by Marcia Shieldknight. He loved celebrating the Feast seasons with this group as well. Ernie embraced his anointing as prayer warrior and an intercessor for others with great love. His unwavering faith in his Father and his Godly strength was a blessing to so many during these last months of his life. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernice Glenn and Mary Bridget Felker; brothers, Michael Felker, Dennis Felker, Barry Felker, Senan “Bep” Felker, Timothy Felker; sisters, Anne Felker, Mary Lasley; mother and father-in-law, Nelson and Veretta Dale; and brothers-in-law, Stanley Dale and wife Kaye, and Bennie Barbour. 

Survivors include his wife, Karen of Borger; daughter, Eimile Rodriguez and husband Richard; sons, Scott Felker and wife Summer, Shane Felker and wife Ciara; grandchildren, Cheyann, Rowdy, Kaplan, Charlie, Lincoln, Harlow; his beloved canine companion, DD; brothers, Kevin Felker, Bren Felker; sister, Sheila Elliott and husband Mark; in-laws, Paula Felker, April Felker, Barbara Barbour, Patricia Lemery and husband Bruce, Mike Dale and wife Fran; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.