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1956
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2020
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Ralph Ferguson Obituary
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette (Petty) Ferguson, a sister Diane Manning, a nephew David Thomas, and a great-nephew, Shamar Beason.
Ralph served in the National Guard followed by the Navy. He had a love for music and played multiple instruments, but his passion is for his beloved guitar. His guitar playing was a regular part of any party at his home. Ralph was devoted to family and performed the role of patriarch with pride. He and his wife were successful in promoting a bond of love and unity throughout their family that will last for generations to come.
Ralph leaves to cherish his memory eight children Margaret (Todd) Ferguson, Ralph Ferguson III, JoAnne (Darnell) Ferguson, LaTonya Ferguson, Jerry (Christina) Ferguson, Devonta Whitfield, Khadija Ferguson, and Kareem Ferguson, and eleven grandchildren. He also leaves one brother James (Linda) Ferguson of Youngstown, Ohio, five sisters Ida Martin of Youngstown, Ohio, Joyce Thomas, Linda (Raymond) Thomas, and Ruth (Carmen) Robinson, all of Erie, Pa., and Joan Ferguson of Rochester, N.Y., also, a mother-in-law Margaret Thomas, a sister-in-law Margaret Bell, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and step-grandchildren.
The viewing will be held on Monday, August 3rd, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., followed with a private service, at Pitts Funeral Home, located at 2926 Pine Ave, Erie, Pa., 16504. All CDC guidelines will be followed.
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Joyce Thomas
July 27, 2023
I love and miss you brother..theres not a day that ur not in my thoughts..you were the best..i miss our talks and your true wisdom..until we meet again.
Rest with the angels..I LOVE YOU
Marvianna Ferguson
January 5, 2023
No words can describe how much I miss you grandpa. I miss coming to see you all the time I miss singing with and most of all I miss laying in your arm and falling asleep. Ik you´re in a happier place with grandma but I wish you were here you was the sweetest person definitely someone I can laugh with. I love you grandpa with all my heart forever and always
Don Cason
July 27, 2021
True King from the Highest Order!
Joanne Ferguson
August 8, 2020
Nobody is perfect but your crazy self was a Perfect Dad to me. I will miss the crazy phone calls and conversations we had, I will miss the guitar playing and singing, but most of all I will just miss you. Our birthday will never be the same. I love you daddy with all my heart. Don't worry about us down here, you and mom rest up together we got this and I promise you we will make you proud.
Your favorite person in the whole world will miss you and love you forever.... ME@
Margaret Ferguson
August 4, 2020
I couldn't have asked God for a better father. My real life hero. But, even hero's need their rest. Rest up daddy. Your time on earth was precious and your life was valued. I love u. Tell mommy I said hello. I'll spend the rest of my life missing everything that is US.
Lisa Ferguson
August 3, 2020
Rest In Paradise❤ Love You Always,
Luma
Charles Thomas
August 2, 2020
You know. I remember a hell of a lot of things about my uncle Ralf. And the fact he was more of a father than anything and I thank him for everything he's protected me from and I believe he was a unic man compassionate well rounded educater a wonderful father and a strong minded provider I love my uncle so mich and I just wanted to aappoligise for not being their for my. Fairwell to paradise I love him as my uncle and dad he truly was my hero my whole life so as I bid farewell to my family member .one of my greatest role models thank you uncle Ralf for also being my friend. i love you Sincerely
Your nephew.....and son
Charles
Richard Ellebie
August 2, 2020
So many good times we shared together growing up in Farrell. You are and will continue to be missed. Take your rest cousin ❤
Joyce A. Thomas
August 2, 2020
He was the best brother any1 could ask for..he was the life of any event..he loved his family..and we loved him dearly..he is saidly missed by his family..Rest in peace brother..we will surely meet again..love you! Ur sister Joyce Thomas!
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