Lonnie T Ferguson

Lonnie T Ferguson obituary

Lonnie T Ferguson

Lonnie Ferguson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Lonnie T. Ferguson, born on January 23rd, 1950 in Suffolk, VA. He departed this life on August 28th, 2025 in Canton, OH at 4:40 p.m. Lonnie Ferguson was preceded in death by his parents: mother:Ruth Brinkley-White, father: William Ferguson step-father: Maso "Diddy" White, one brother:William "Bubba" Ferguson, two sisters: Yvonne (Gerald) Ransom, and Juanita Ferguson (Dave) , his youngest daughter: Patrice Monique Fergson, and a host of other relatives.

He is survived by his wife: Sharona Ferguson, Lexington, KY. two children, daughter: Ronie (Paul) Cousins of Canton, OH and son: Jonathan Valentine of Lexington, KY. Two Bonus daughters: Randi Ferguson of Columbus, OH and Tina Coleman of New Philadelphia, OH. One Brother: Jonnie Ferguson of Canton, OH. Eighteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild and a host of other siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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