Bobby-Jo Williams Ferrell has written an open letter asking George W Bush and also former Senator John Glenn to help stop her half-brother.

She said that her father wanted to be cremated, not frozen at a cryonics lab in Arizona.

Ferrell has accused her half-brother, John Henry Williams, of having their father's body moved to Alcor Life Extension Foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Williams, the last major leaguer to bat better than .400 in a season, died a week ago in Florida at the age of 83.

"I need anyone and everyone, famous or not, if they have knowledge about my daddy's wishes to be cremated to stand up and be heard at this time," Ferrell said.

Glenn, a former senator and astronaut, flew with Ted Williams when they were both fighter pilots in the Korean War.

"John Glenn appreciated my daddy's being his wingman. I want John Glenn to come forward now and come to his friend's aid," Ferrell said.

"President Bush and his father need to come forward and 'work in this campaign' for your old friend - liked he worked for you."

John Henry Williams was unavailable for comment.