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JAMES FERGUSON Obituary

FERGUSON--James L.

The Board and Staff of The New York Botanical Garden are saddened by the passing of James L. Ferguson. Jim joined the Board of the Botanical Garden in 1982 and served as Chairman from 1986 until 1990. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Esther. Maureen K. Chilton, Chairman of the Board Gregory Long, President

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 3, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES FERGUSON

19 Entries

The Rev. Dr. David Williams

September 28, 2017

Still miss Jim and wish he were still with us

Annette Bassett

October 14, 2016

Mrs. Ferguson, I didn't know your husband, and I've never had the pleasure of meeting you. I am an employee of the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network which you created 30 years ago. Your portrait hangs in our main hall. I just wanted to reach out to you and express my sympathy for your loss. I know your husband was a strong supporter of your work to lower the dropout rate, and I wanted you to know that our small team is still making a huge impact for underserved children across the nation. Our thoughts are with you.
Annette Bassett

David Williams

October 13, 2016

Jim was a wonderful and gracious friend to me as his minister. He consistently met the world with warmth, humor, and a deep feeling of appreciation for all he had and all he knew. To say I will miss him would be and understatment. Men like him are hard to find these days.

The Rev. Dr. David Williams

Phil Noble

October 11, 2016

Esther -

Both you and Jim have been such a special part of our community for so long, have given so much, for so many - its hard to think of him not here. From the Aquarium to Spoleto to MUSC to Middleton Place to the Palmetto Project and so many more his (and your) huge positive impact will be felt for many years to come.

Thank you for all y'all have done.
Phil

Susan Cummings

October 11, 2016

Debbie, Dick and Hadley, Doug and Salina-
Our family was sorry to hear of your loss. All of us have happy memories spent with your family. I am glad I saw your dad during the summer of 2015, but was never able to get my mother over to see him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Susie Johnson Cummings and family

Skip Wallace

October 9, 2016

Dick, I am sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of your father & your family during all our band practices and Point'O'Woods trips. My condolences to you and your family.

Helen Murray

October 6, 2016

To The Family Of The Late "Great"

James L. Ferguson III

Thank You for sharing him with us.
May God continue to Bless each of you.
With Sincere Condolences,

Helen G. Murray and Family

Jens Feck

October 4, 2016

Dear Esther,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim was a mentor for so many, and his guidance put me where I needed to be; including my favorite spot in the rainforest that I was able to share with both of you.

May his soul rest in peace and know that you are loved.

Jens

"The lowest ebb is the turn of the tide". Henry W. Longfellow

October 4, 2016

Dear Esther we are very sorry about your lost, we loved you both very much and we are thinging of you and prey God to assist you in this very difficult moment much love Luciano and Giancarla

Nina Houghton

October 3, 2016

Dearest Esther,

You have my love and prayers. it was sun fun know you and Jim. I treasure memories of my trip to South Carolina for your hunting weekend.

Lots of love,

Nina

October 3, 2016

Dear Esther: All of us in Aspen are thinking of you and your family now; you and Jim have been such friends to us here at the Institute. We send you much love,
Kitty Boone

Crystal Williams

October 3, 2016

To the family of Mr. Ferguson. My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of compassion, comfort
and console your grieving heart during
the loss of your dear beloved one.
During the challenging days ahead,
may the LORD carry your burdens,
and give you the needed strength
to endure.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers
are with you.,

Judy Abrams

October 3, 2016

To my dearest friend Esther, I am here for you. I loved Jim and always felt his greatness and his great warmth and caring any time I was in his company. RIP Jim. I hope you are finding it so
far so good in your rightful place in heaven. ALways, Judy

Ed B ""Nick" & Susan Baskin

October 2, 2016

Ester, Susan and I send our condolensces to you and all of the family and friends! May GOD give you comfort and HIS peace that knows no understanding!

October 2, 2016

God keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15. Annie C. Ga.

Kay and Norman Cercoply

September 30, 2016

Mrs Ferguson, please know he will missed by so many but his smile will never be forgotten by us. We want you to know we are so sorry for and the entire family. We hope you all can find comfort in knowing he is in no pain and in gods hands now ...may peace be with you all . Mr Ferguson and you have always shown us happiness and kindness through out the years ..God be with you and we love u ...my friend!

Jim Tomsic

September 30, 2016

My heartfelt condolences go out to Mrs. Ferguson and the family. I had the distinct honor and pleasure to work with Mr. Ferguson as his personal trainer for more than 21 years. He was my first client, and I couldn't have asked more from an individual. I truly enjoyed working with him. He challenged me as much I did him. He will be missed.

David M Graham

September 30, 2016

Esther
He was such a great man and a great friend will be certainly missed by me and all his friends
My Best
David

Linda Watson

September 29, 2016

My sympathy to all the family but in particular Doug and Salina. He sounds like a wonderful man and I am sure you will miss him greatly.

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