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Alfred Ferguson Obituary
Alfred Lea Ferguson, M.D., 79 passed away February 8, 2015 at his home.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 11th from 6 to 8 PM at Wilkerson's Funeral Home. Interment will be a Private Service for family.
Al was born in Kingston, Tennessee to Dr. John Alfred Ferguson and Ruth Patton Ferguson. He graduated from Roane County High School in Kingston, Tn., and University of Tennessee with a B.S. in 1958, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He also attended University of Tennessee Medical School Memphis in 1961. After Medical School he did a year of Orthopedic Surgery and 3 years of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville Tennessee.
In 1964 he served in the Air Force in Anchorage, Alaska as Head of the Outpatient Clinic at Elmendorf AFB. After service, Dr. Ferguson went to Duke University and spent 3 years as a Nephology Resident. In 1969 he came to Greenville, North Carolina to practice Internal Medicine and started the first Dialysis Center in Eastern North Carolina.
He practiced medicine until 1992 when he became disabled.
He served on the N.C. Medical Society State Board, Blue Cross Blue Shield State Board, Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors, E.C. Vocational Center Board of Directors, and First Citizens Board of Directors. He was also an active member of the Greenville Rotary Club, where he was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship. Dr. Ferguson served as volunteer Internal Medicine Physician for many years with the ECU Pirate Football team and set up the first, First Aid Stations at the Stadium.
The one thing in this life that Al truly loved was his practice, his patients and Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He devoted long hours to both and loved every minute of it.
He is survived by his sons: Alex L. Ferguson of Los Angeles, Matt S. Ferguson and wife Jennifer of Wilson, NC and a sister Mary Virginia Bond of Nashville, Tennessee.
He is also survived by his two grandchildren Loreli A. Ferguson and Connor R. Ferguson of Wilson, NC; a niece, Angela Bond Markus and a nephew, John Lawrence Bond.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Methodist Home for Children, 1041 Washington Street, Raleigh NC 27605 or www.mhfc.org.
As published in The Daily Reflector
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Steve Barr
February 27, 2016
I'll always remember the visits we had sitting in Al's study and talking at great length about so many different topics. Often I would hear his "bird" clock sound off on the hour and half hour as the time would pass. I will miss those visits.
Al was a wise and caring man, and I was proud that he always called me his "good friend".
Irene O'Boyle Singleton RN
February 15, 2016
Dr. Ferguson was one of the greatest Physicians I have ever had to privilege to work with. I am sorry for your loss.
Debbie Briley
February 14, 2016
I will always hold Dr. Ferguson in my heart with great appreciation and with highest regard. He was a committed physician, not just generally to his work, but also to answers for his patients and their families. Debbie Briley
Phyllis Duff Lanham
February 14, 2016
So sorry to hear about Alfred's passing. I have fond memories of our days at RCHS. He was always thought so highly of by all. My prayers and thoughts go out to all his family.
Frani Boberg
February 14, 2016
So sorry to hear of Dr. Ferguson's passing. Great guy, brilliant physician who demanded the absolute best care to the persons under his care.
Starl and JoAnn Moore
February 13, 2016
Alfred was our very good friend and classmate; he will be missed, a caring man who did so much for so many. We cherish all of the great memories; our love and prayers go out to Mary Virginia and all of Alfred's family.
Candace Pearce
February 13, 2016
I am sorry for your loss!
Katie Wall, RN
February 11, 2016
Dr. Ferguson hired me a a dialysis nurse in January of 1981. I learned much from him prior to his retirement. God bless his family
Gwyn Tavasso
February 11, 2016
Admired this gentleman very much as an employer and a friend. He will be greatly missed.
February 10, 2016
Dr.AL Ferguson was my primary doctor and one of the best.He had a great sense of humor,he would have been my physician for lots more years I am sure...so enjoyed our years knowing each other. DOT WALSTON
Ed Jones
February 10, 2016
I was saddened to read of the passing of Brother Ferguson, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and chapter brothers.
While I never had the honor of meeting him, I pledge that the SigEp Patriots Project will always remember Alfred and his patriotic service.
Fraternally & Respectfully,
Ed Jones, NY Eta '96
Chief, US Navy Reserve
SigEp Patriots Project
Windy Bowen-Horn, RN
February 10, 2016
Sad to hear this news. When I was a nursing student at ECU, I was walking toward the hospital in the pouring rain, and Dr.Ferguson stopped and offered me a ride. I will never forget his act of kindness that day, and it has been over 24 years. RIP Dr. Ferguson.
Paul Cunningham
February 10, 2016
Dear Ferguson - "Al" to me - was a dedicated professional and fierce patient advocate.
He was an ardent supporter for me as a young practitioner and surgeon.
We will miss him.
Dianne Pickett
February 10, 2016
I have many fond memories of Al and he will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful father, physician and was a sterling example of a person who knows how to give back to his church and community.
February 10, 2016
A super doctor who was a good friend for many, many years. I will always remember his great laugh and dancing talents.....My heart goes out to his family in their grief.....
Ray Evans
February 10, 2016
Al was a dedicated physician. I had the privilege of working with him in Tenn. as well as in Greenville.
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