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Fred FERGUSON Obituary
He served in the Air Force from 1950-1954. His post military career included working on the C&O Railroad and Newport News Shipyard, until opening his own business. He retired from Ferguson's Used Cars in 2000.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 51 years, Edna Ferguson; two daughters, Tracy Ferguson and Diana Ferguson Hawkes (Bert); one grandson, Evan Ferguson Hawkes; two sisters, June Cutler and Shirley Ferguson and several cousins and nephews.
Fred especially enjoyed beach music, shag and country dancing, Nascar, and football (Redskins). He will be remembered by his family and friends as a kind and gentle soul who could fix anything and was the best father and husband anyone could hope for.
A special thanks to Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care; especially Sheena and Martha.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Altmeyer-Riverside Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home-Riverside Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Fred FERGUSON
Penney Martin
October 18, 2010
Tracy: So very sorry about your dad. Blessings to you and your mom. Love, Penney
Anita Harris
October 4, 2010
Tracy and Edna,
So sorry for your huge loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. While I only met Fred once or twice, I'll always remember the occasion years ago sitting in that Italian restaurant laughing and having a great time with all of you...great memories to cherish! He is in a better place now; however, he will always live on in your heart!
Becky Barnes
October 3, 2010
I am so sorry for yor loss. He will always be remember by all who knew him. Becky Barnes
Becky barnes
October 3, 2010
Dear Edna, I was so sorry to hear about Fred. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful man, who touched so many lives. He will always be remember by all who knew him. Becky Barnes
Thomas Barnes
October 3, 2010
Dear Edna: You have my deepest sympathy.
I will never forget the wonderful fun
times and so many laughs at the
Rhinestone. Thinking of you
Tom Barnes
Jackie
October 2, 2010
Dear Edna, I just heard about Fred and I am so sorry to hear about his death. You & Fred were dear friends to me when we all met at the Heartbreak Cafe doing our line dancing. You both were the couple I admired together beacause of the love for each other that enlighten the room. My prayers & memories are with you today and I will never forget what a wonderful man Fred was.
Love (DMV) Jackie Smith
October 2, 2010
Dear Edna and family,
Just discovered Fred has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It seems only yesterday we were together wth our girls at school funtions and the pool--such fun and happy times. Always cherish all the wonderful memories you have of Fred. Every time we drive by your house, think of you. Love, Lucille and David Beasley
Catherine Tyndall
October 1, 2010
Dear Edna, Just found out that Fred has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. I feel for you and will be willing to help in any way. Love, Catherine
Tracy James
October 1, 2010
Dear Edna, Diana, Tracy & Family,
There are no words to say that will take the pain of losing such a WONDERFUL, FUN, LOVING man away. Edward & I would like to express our saddness to all of you. Mr. Ferguson will NEVER be forgotten. We will cherish all the memories we had with him at the club and superbowl parties. I miss him already!!!!! He is and always will be a VERY SPECIAL FRIEND. We are here for you and the family, whatever you need....we are here, we are family. Love and Peace to all of you always.
love Edward & Tracy
Freda Brown
October 1, 2010
Dear Edna, Tracy and Diana
So sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. I always enjoyed his company and he will be greatly missed.
Kimberly Wolfe/Agee
October 1, 2010
Diana and family,
Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family. Your father and husband was a good man, he will be remembered in ours hearts forever.
Love Kim Wolfe and family
October 1, 2010
Diana, Edna and Tracy,
My heart is breaking for you all in the loss of Mr. Ferguson. I know all to well the deep and conflicting sense of relief you are feeling that his suffering is over, but along with that the aching, hollow emptiness in your heart that he is gone from your lives (for now). I had a great deal of respect and admiration for Mr. Ferguson and knew him to be a man of compassion and integrity and a man who loved his family and knew how to enjoy life! My prayers for you all are sincere, from the heart and frequent and I'm here for anything you might need. Not only now, but in the days to come, I hope you know you can call on me.
With love and sympathy,
Kelly Birdsong
Jeff Weaver
October 1, 2010
Edna,
I just wanted to let you know how much I love you! I am so sorry to hear about Fred. He was a good man and a good neighbor!
Jeff Weaver
Dawn Jensen
October 1, 2010
Diana and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Just know, your Dad is with you always and cherish all the great memories you have. We are here for you always!
Love
Dawn Jensen, Greg Rogers Jr, Kyle and Brianna
John & Dolores Barnes
October 1, 2010
Dear Edna & Family, John & I are so sorry for your loss! Wow what a great man Fred was and a wonderful friend!. We have so many memories to cherish, he was a man that could make you laugh! We will always cherish the time we had with him, we meet at the Rhinestone country club and we always danced and shared our fun! God has taken him home to rest and down he is dancing in Heaven! Two Step a few for us Fred until we meet again, you will always be remembered in our heart's and soul! Edna & Family if we can do anything for you let us know! We are here in your time on need!
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