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Thomas Carroll Ferguson
1954 - 2011
Thomas Carroll Ferguson
1954 - 2011
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Thomas Ferguson Obituary
He was preceded in death by his father, George Ferguson.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Ferguson; son, Matthew Ferguson of Chattanooga; daughter, Kristen Ferguson of Austin, TX; step-son, Shawn Silvers of Wichita, KS; mother, Doris C. Ferguson of Baytown, TX; two brothers, George (Barbara) Ferguson of Atlanta, GA and Larry (Glenda) Ferguson of Georgetown, TX; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM Monday at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike McGinnes officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2:30 PM Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to ALS research c/o V. Cunneen, ALS Health Care Services Coordinator, Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2187 Northlake Pkwy., #116, Tucker, GA 30084
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Gloria Barrera
July 17, 2012
I didn't have the chance to know Thomas Ferguson. But I do know his daughter, Kristen. She is a talented and loving young woman. What a wonderful legacy he left. God bless the Ferguson family.
Carol Fielder Davanay
July 8, 2012
I was just thinking about Tommy recently and how grateful I was to know him but also that he has long been free of pain. He was always such a sweet person, cute as he could be, and a wonderful friend. God bless,
Shelley Scott Spears
July 21, 2011
I went to elementary, jr. high and high school with Tommy as well as church for many years. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. "As long as you remember them, they will never be gone." Now his battle is over and he is with his Dad.
July 21, 2011
Pat, Tom was a very special person, We shared so many laughs over the years. He truly had a great outlook on life.As will you and his family, I will also miss him a great deal.
Bless You,
Tom Kemp
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Cindy Davis
July 20, 2011
Pat please know that God is with you. "Death leaves a pain no one can heal, but Love leaves a memory no one can steal." You are in my thoughts and prayers.
E.L."Sandy" & Debbie Williams
July 20, 2011
Tom was such a great friend for almost 30 years beginning with Wyoming and North Dakota and continuing through the years. He will truly be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Arnold Bengtson
July 20, 2011
I was fortunate to know Tom when he was with Pizza Hut. I worked with him as a contractor and also played softball with him on the Pizza Hut softball team. Always very upbeat and a pleasure to be around.
John & Connie Bland
July 20, 2011
What good times we had with Tom at Pizza Hut playing ball, etc. We will always have the good memories. We are thinking of Tom's family and sending prayers.
Kathy & Scott Bixler
July 20, 2011
Dear Pat and family, Scott and I were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! May God bless and give you great comfort! Love Kathy and Scott Bixler
Danna Glenn Love
July 19, 2011
I was so very saddened to hear of Tommy's passing. He was such a sweet and fun and wonderful person. He and I were almost all our classes from junior high through high school in Baytown, Texas. Tommy was so funny and could really make you laugh. He dated one of my best friends, Ann Fielder Johnson, and we all had such superb times...My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You are held in the everlasting arms of God's love, as is Tommy. May God's love sustain you, in this most difficult of times.
Rayburn Beaubouef
July 19, 2011
Although I hadn't seen Tommy in several years, he will always remain in my memory as a very happy, well-adjusted, as well as a very "comfortable in his skin" type of man. I just remember him mostly from our high school days at our beloved Baytown Robert E. Lee High School, so I wasn't aware of his battle with ALS until the news of his untimely passing from this life was shared by a fellow classmate from Lee !!! My sincerest thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort go out to Tommy's wife and family in their time of grief. We'll see you "on the other side", Brother Tommy !!!
May The God Of Peace & Understanding Mend And Heal Your Broken Hearts,
Sincerely,
Tommy's "Old" Classmate,
Rayburn T. Beaubouef
(Houston, TX)
Scott Orr
July 18, 2011
The two things I loved most about Tom were that I always knew that he would brighten my day and I knew that he would be relentless about doing what was right vs. what was easy. He was a good man and will be missed. My condolences to Pat and the entire family.
Carol Davanay
July 18, 2011
I met Tommy around 1968 or 69 when he was dating my sister Ann. Since there were no boys in our family, Tommy quickly took over that role, playing golf with our father and quickly becoming the brother we never had. The entire family adored him. When he and Ann went their separate ways in college, we lost track but through Facebook, I learned of Tommy's illness and wrote to him. What a sweet, sweet soul. He was brave beyond measure, never dwelling on his illness, but always eager to hear about what was going on in the world. I would write him when I had returned from one of my journeys and had just written him a few weeks ago to tell him of our trip to the Texas Hill Country. His strength had been failing and he told me he couldn't type much longer. So when he didn't respond, I understood. I had hoped that we could have met this past Spring in DC as he and his dad were making plans to go. I would have dropped everything to see him again but it was not to be. He is with his sweet father and the angels now. I just wish that my family and I could have known Pat and the children. They were his life and he was just so very proud of them. God bless you all!
Carol Fielder Davanay, orginally from Baytown, TX
Peggy Bates
July 18, 2011
Pat, sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts go out to you and your family
Michelle Thompson
July 18, 2011
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Thompson
Maria Aguirre
July 18, 2011
Pat-
I am so sorry for your loss. I was blessed to have known and worked with Tom. He was a good man. We miss him. God bless you and your family.
Steve Sonier
July 17, 2011
I'm so sorry that Tom had to leave us at such a young age. I'm picturing him flying with the angels.
Cindy and Allen Hixson
July 16, 2011
Pat, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Paulus
July 16, 2011
Pat: Wendy and I are truly sorry for your loss. Tom is someone who not only made me laugh but he always had my back. I was truly blessed to have met Tom and will always remember him. Our love goes out to you and the family. John and Wendy
Ginger Reed
July 15, 2011
I know God places special people in our lives for a reason. I was given the most wonderful opportunity to work for Tom for 7 years. His kindness, genuiness, gentle spirit, and sense of humor will never be forgotten. Even though this loss has truly saddened me, I humbly thank God for the privilege of knowing such a wonderful person.
LeShawne Ridge
July 15, 2011
Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much Tom meant to you and he was a wonderful man. He fought a hard fight and had a great wife beside him all the way helping him. You are truly an amazing woman, Pat, and I know Tom knew that. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely painful and difficult time. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know. He was truly a wonderful man.
Mary Schmidt
July 15, 2011
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Please know I'll be thinking of you and your family and praying for you.
Robert & Cassie Craigo
July 15, 2011
Pat and Family Tom will be deeply missed the four of us always had so much fun together playing chicken foot and having a meal together at the holidays or anytime we were together....we will miss our Texas buddy! Love you both, Robert & Cassie
Linda Sonier
July 15, 2011
Tom's passing reminds me how important family ties are. I have wonderful memories of all of us playing in the big yard at Grandmother's on Sunday afternoons when we were little. My prayers are with your family and I hope we can all keep in touch.
Mary Ann, Paul, Julian & Wyatt Marucci (Busch)
July 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
P Ferguson
July 14, 2011
Tom was my favorite person of all time.
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