Richmond, Virginia
FERGUSON, Jerry T. Ph.D., 71, passed away December 2, 2009 peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his son, Preston Ferguson. He is survived by his loving companion, Herma Ferris of 24 years and his extended family, Rebecca and George Windom, Marina Leneave-Schwartz and Daniel Schwartz; grandchildren, Josh and Nick Windom, Jake Leneave, Becca and Tori Schwartz. Jerry was Professor of Real Estate at VCU where he served on the faculty for 38 years, retiring in 2003. He earned a Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Virginia Tech and his Ph.D. from the Univisity of Florida. He was the author of seven books and numerous scholarly articles, and served as the advisor to Rho Epsilon. Jerry was an active Leader in the Richmond Downtown YMCA for many years and served on committees for fundraising and membership. He loved to play competitive handball and was the city doubles champion for several years. He thrived on competition and played in many local and regional tournaments. During his retirement he focused on his passions including gardening, cooking, reading, and in recent years enjoyed traveling worldwide. The family will receive friends Monday, December 7, 2009 at Bliley Funeral Home at 6900 Hull Street Road from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Bliley's at 12 noon. Interment is afterwards at Hollywood Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I met Jerry before either of us entered doctoral programs. He ran and exercised like a fiend and danced with abandon. He brought that same drive to his scholarly work, inspiring me to try to match his accomplishments over the years. Jerry was a good, caring person. Its been ten years but he is still missed.
Patricia Kelly
November 30, 2019 | Ocala, FL
For some reason I become concerned because I hadn't heard for so long from Jerry. We were friends for almost 40 years, and I am deeply saddened by finding out almost a year later that he is gone. I'm truly sorry because I would have been there to honor you.
Patricia Kelly
November 06, 2010 | Salem, VA
Herma, I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. I wish I would have known to be there for you. My heart goes out to you, Beccy, and the rest of the family. He had a wonderful life with you! Love, Nancy
January 10, 2010
Herma, I'm Patricia Jones, Richard (Dick) Jones' sister. I spoke with him today and he told me about your loss of Jerry. I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry was my brothers friend since the early 50's. He was also a part of my life for many years. A great person, who loved his family and would do anything for his friends. I am so sorry for your loss. May you always remember just the good times....I'm sure they were many.
Patricia Jones
December 09, 2009 | Urbanna, VA
Bitte geben Sie hier ein Kondolenzschreiben
Liebe Herma,
wir sind immer noch tief geschockt und traurig, dass.. Jerry gehen musste. Unsere Gedanken und unser Mitgefühl sind in dieser schweren Zeit bei Dir und Deinen Familienangehörigen. Wir werden uns immer an die schöne Zeit mit Jerry erinnern und hoffen, dass. er nun Seinen Frieden gefunden hat.
Roswitha und Manfred (Gertenbach / Deutschland)
Roswitha und Manfred Waßmann
December 07, 2009 | Witzenhausen
Liebe Herma,
wir sind alle noch geschockt und traurig, dass Jerry gehen mußte. Unsere Gedanken sind bei Dir und den Familienangehörigen. Wir werden Jerry sehr vermissen.
Roswitha und Manfred
Manfred und Roswitha Waßmann
December 07, 2009 | Gertenbach/Germany
Herma and family. You have our deepest sympathy. I vividly recall Jerry during my early years at VCU and how he strived for excellence. He had a terrifice sense of humor and was a delightful person. We will miss him. Michael and Linda Spinelli
December 06, 2009
Dearest Herma,
We remember Jerry with great fondness. He was a 'one of a kind' person. He was so welcoming to us when we visited and first started teaching at VCU. We enjoyed his jokes and his wise guidance through the years. You were such a positive and tempering influence in his life and the children and grandchildren made his life full. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. Phyllis and Don
Phyllis & Don Myers
December 06, 2009 | Sarasota, FL
Jerry your memory will always last.Herma my thoughts are with you and your family.
Love - Linda and Leo
Linda Timmerman
December 06, 2009 | Antwerp
