James-Ferguson-Obituary

James E. Ferguson II

Asheville, North Carolina

Jul 1, 1942 – Jul 21, 2025

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BORN
July 1, 1942
DIED
July 21, 2025
LOCATION
Asheville, North Carolina

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Ray Funeral & Cremation Service - Asheville Obituary

James Ferguson passed away on July 21, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina. Funeral Home Services for James are being provided by Ray Funeral & Cremation Service - Asheville.

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Sending prayers, condolences, hugs and love to the Ferguson family. Atty. James Ferguson known to my family as "Papa B", will be missed. Papa B. was such a kind, thoughtful, intelligent, and down to earth person who would share his thoughts and opinions in such a profound way. The Collins Family always appreciated his love, concern, well wishes and legal advice shown to us. Yes, he was a big giant, prominent figure in our community and had a huge heart! Thanks for a job well done! God knows...

Fergie was a class ahead of me at Columbia and became a friend when we moved to NC years later. He was an exemplar both professionally and personally. I hope that his family finds comfort in good memories of this person who made our world a better and more just place.

Deepest condolences to the Ferguson and extended families. Prayers and Love to All.

My heart is filled with so much gratitude for this man. I will always remember the kind, gentle soul you were.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I had the honor and privilege to work with Atty James Ferguson in securing pardons of innocence for the Wilmington Ten in 2013. At the time, I knew him as a fine and decent practitioner of the law and great man of history who had a kind and determined decency about him that commanded respect. During the course of producing my film on the case afterwards, "Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten" in which he appears, did I realize exactly what kind of civil and human rights giant he was. To...

Sincere condolences to the family of James Ferguson (our beloved "Bo"...a giant of a man. May you find comfort in the knowledge that he is in Eternal Rest.

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My condolences to the family of Mr. Ferguson. I wish I could´ve met Mr. Ferguson. The world is a better place because of the mark Mr. Ferguson made. May we all strive to leave it a little better than we found it. I´ve known Jay for nearly 20 years and have been inspired by his kindness youand his love for his family. I´ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in power, Mr. Ferguson.