Mr. John H. Ferguson

Mr. John H. Ferguson obituary, Paulsboro, NJ

Mr. John H. Ferguson

John Ferguson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McBride-Foley Funeral Home - Paulsboro on Jun. 17, 2024.

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John H. Ferguson age 101 years of Mickleton, formerly of Paulsboro passed away peacefully on Saturday June 15, 2024 in the NJ Memorial Home, Vineland. He was born and raised in Paulsboro where he was a 1940 graduate of Paulsboro High School. Mr. Ferguson was a veteran serving in the United States Army Air Force as a Sargeant in Burma during World War II. He retired after 40 years of service with Mobil Oil Company as a storekeeper. Mr. Ferguson was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Paulsboro and Clarksboro Masonic Lodge #87 F. & A.M. He enjoyed golfing, visits to Myrtle Beach, boating, sailing and water skiing as well as woodworking. He could often be seen riding around his property in Mickleton on his riding mower.
He is survived by his children, Joann and William Rammel of Lititz, PA, Peter Virgilio of Lenoir, N.C.; his grandchildren, Stephanie Lockwood and Steve and Caylen Rammel and his great grandchildren, Joey, Bella and Camille Lockwood and Mattaus Rammel. Mr. Ferguson was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lois M. Ferguson.
Friends and Family are cordially invited to attend the Graveside Service at 9:30 AM Saturday August 10, 2024 in Eglington Cemetery, 320 Kings Hwy., Clarksboro. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his memory to the Autism Society of America, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 305, Rockville, MD 20852. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

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