Rev. Arthur G. Ferry Jr. age 69 of Fort Wayne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on August 13, 1938 in Brazil, IN to Arthur G. and Helen (Howard) Ferry Sr. and they preceded him in death. He married Anna Louise Ashby on May 28, 1959 in Brazil, IN. He graduated from Brazil High School and Trinity Theological Seminary. Arthur was a personnel manager at CBS in Terre Haute, IN before becoming a Pastor. He ministered at Woodville Baptist in Mitchell, IN; Williams Baptist Church in Williams, IN; New Winchester First Baptist in New Winchester, IN and most recently at Garrett First Baptist Church from 1991 until 2003. He was a Foster Parent for over 100 children since 1992. He loved watching NASCAR and the Chicago Cubs. He was a member of the Garrett Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star and Ex Board member of the Ministerial Association of Garrett, IN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Garrett, IN with Rev. David Ferry of the Bedford First Baptist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials are to the First Baptist Church of Garrett or the American Heart Association. Survivors include: Wife - Anna Louise Ferry of Fort Wayne, IN Son - Scott A. Ferry of Belleview, Neb. Son - William J. Ferry of Fort Wayne, IN Daughter - Lori A. and Ted Gamboe of Hooker, OK Daughter - Christina N. and Travis Gaar of Garrett, IN Daughter - Tasha R. Ferry of Wabash, IN 8 Grandchildren Brother - Rev. David Ferry of Bedford, IN Sister - Judith Ferry of Brazil, IN