C. Gilbert Ferguson

FERGUSON, C. Gilbert, 95, of Richmond, went to be with our Lord December 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Jessie A. Ferguson. He is survived by his son, Gil Ferguson and wife, Martha; grandchildren, James (Michelle), Elizabeth (Ben) and John (Amanda); great-grandchildren, Alexander, Zachary, Brendan, Colin, Jessie, Liam and Emma; sister, Betty Lee F. Sloanker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was employed with Continental Baking Company with 40+ years of service. He was a member of various Fraternal Orders and served on the committee for the Tobacco Bowl and Forest Hill/ Westover Hills Azalea Parade Committee. He was a longtime member of St. Andrew's U.M. Church, formerly Laurel Street M.E. Church and attended St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (today) with a 4 p.m. Wake Service at Bliley’s – Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. The family will have a private graveside burial. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's at a later date. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, at St. Andrew's U.M. Church. 9801 Fort King Rd. Richmond, Va. 23229


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.