John-Ferguson, Jr.-Obituary

John A. Ferguson, Jr.

Gainesville, Georgia

Age 82

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DIED
January 23, 2022
AGE
82
LOCATION
Gainesville, Georgia
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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John A Ferguson, Jr.John A Ferguson, Jr., 82, President and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System for more than 40 years, passed away Sunday, January 23, following an extended illness. John attended Georgia Tech on a football and baseball scholarship and earned a master's degree in engineering....

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My sincere sympathy at this most difficult time. Grateful for the opportunity to work with Wendy and John Ferguson many years ago. Blessings,Alice Silvers

John is a hero in my life story. He was a great boss and mentor. I often think: "This is what I learned from John that applies to this situation . . . . " John respected all individuals and placed a high value on communication and collaboration. He had a very positive impact on my life and so many other people !!!

A wonderful service yesterday for my Cousin John. His pride in his family and his work was well-founded. Blessings to Lydia and the kids.

To Lydia and John's family he touched so many lives and made impacts many people will never realize. As I read his list of achievements I was amazed by his worth ethic, dedication, his visions but most of all his caring for his family and the community. I remember meeting with John and other hospital administrators in 1996 to request that Northeast Georgia Medical Center assume the leadership as Lead Agency for the Gainesville/Hall County Safe Kids Coalition. All the volunteers were so...

John's devition to Gainesville, the Northeast Ga Health System, and his family is exemplary-- Most as accomplished as John are remembered for what they achieved; John will be remembered for much more...kindness, energy, loyalty, faith and self-effacing sense of humor. Working with John was a high honor!! Paul

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

John made a difference! He did a lot for his fellow man. I enjoyed knowing and working with him.

John was an important person in the life of my recently deceased mother. After working for 20 years as Night Supervisor at NEGMC, my mom was made the Director of Nursing by John in 1977. They worked side by side throughout John's tenure at the medical center until my mom retired in 1986. She so very much admired and respected him in all those years. I am sure she will be one of the first to welcome him into the gates of heaven! From our family, all our condolences to Lydia and the rest of the...