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Thomas Ferguson Obituary
Trust in the Lord and he will give you strength for His mercy is everlasting. Age 89, Tom passed away on Jan. 1, 2011. He was born in 1921 in Detroit, Mich. to Thomas and Helen Ferguson. He was raised in Canton by his grandparents, Alice and John Myers; and aunt, Lucille Kempthorn, who he credited for his strong Christian faith. He graduated from Lehman High School in 1939 and joined the Navy in August 1942, serving in the Coast Guard four years during WWII. He spent 18 months aboard LST 785 which included invasions on Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Saipan and the Philippines. His lifelong passion was serving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Tom worked at Kempthorn Motors for 60 years, where special relationships with customers and co-workers were established. Tom was a member of Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church, serving as youth leader, Sunday school leader, deacon and most joyfully as the lay congregational song leader for 20 years. His Christian mission work included lay minister leader for the Stark County Jail Church Service and loyal visitor to homebound residents; always sharing encouragement of praise and prayer.
Tom is survived by two daughters, Connie (Ferguson) and Jim Wenger, Joyce (Ferguson) and Robert Spring; four grandchildren, James and Julie Wenger, Jason and Danielle Wenger, Julie (Wenger) and Stephen Jones, and Caitlin Wenger; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Hallie, Rileigh, Klaire, Heath Wenger, Lucy and Ava Wenger, Tylor, Elizabeth, Emily Jones. Additional family includes Darlynne Ferguson, Robert and Ruth Ferguson, Richard and Marilynn Kempthorn, James and Rebecca Kempthorn, Dana and Jud Parker, Eric and Yvonne Kempthorn; and friends, Mabelle Elsasser, Milan Dopirak and Reverend Robert and Lois Graber.
Special thanks to the staff at Canton Christian Home and Canton Veterans Outpatient Clinic. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church with Pastor Terry Kirschman officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canton Christian Home or Aultman Womens Board Compassionate Care Center. The Lamiell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to:
www.lamiellfuneralhome.com
(Lamiell 330-456-7375)
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Kristen Miday
January 6, 2011
Tommy was one of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. God truly blessed me when he brought Tommy into my life. I often looked forward to hearing him sign me a hymn or share a wonderful story with me. He once told me he looked forward to walking with me on the golden streets of heaven. I know that is where he is and one day I look forward to taking that walk with him.
David & Janet Dale
January 2, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pat Burnham
January 2, 2011
Connie, sorry to hear of your loss especially here at the holidays. But as the days pass now memories will grow fonder. You are in my prayers.
Katie Hill
January 2, 2011
Connie & Joyce,
Just wanted to express my condolences to you and your families on the homegoing of your father Tom. He was a true and good Christian Man, who finally has moved into the house he has longed for, trusting and serving God. May the lord keep you in your time of sorrow and give you assurance that you will be with Tom again.
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