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Allen Mead Ferguson

1937 - 2022

Allen Mead Ferguson obituary, 1937-2022, Richmond, VA

BORN

1937

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel

3801 Augusta Ave

Richmond, Virginia

Allen Ferguson Obituary

FERGUSON, Allen Mead, originally of Louisville, Ky., died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born August 25, 1937, Allen was the son of William Karl Allen Ferguson and Annie Adelia Mead Ferguson. Allen was predeceased by his parents; and sister, Ann Gazlay Ferguson Lamberton. Moving frequently around the country with his father's job, Allen first came to Virginia to attend Washington & Lee University (1960), where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. After graduating W&L, Allen joined the United States Marine Corps before settling in Richmond, Va., where he met and is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Rutherfoord Mercer Ferguson. Together, they raised and are survived by four sons, Allen Mead Ferguson Jr. (sons, Colt and Caleb), Thomas Rutherfoord Ferguson (wife, Katherine and children, Thomas and Anna), William Hume Ferguson and Warren Mercer Ferguson (wife, Kate).

Allen spent over 40 years in his career as an investment banker with the firm Craigie Incorporated, where he was hired in 1968 as a sales trainee and later retired as CEO. With a heart larger than life, Allen gave much of his time to numerous local organizations and non-profits, including the YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, The Valentine Museum, St. Christopher's School and many others. The pride of his world was his wife (who he dearly referred to as "Momma") and his four boys, none of which would follow him into the Marine Corps, a fact he worked hard to cope with. A Richmonder from the moment he met Mary Rutherfoord, Allen never let go of his love for his home state of Kentucky, the Kentucky Wildcats and Kentucky straight bourbon. He will be missed dearly by his family and everyone who loved him and stuck by him through good times and bad.

A memorial service will take place at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Goochland, Va., at 11 a.m. Friday, July 1, with a reception to follow in the parish hall. A livestream link to the service will be available at www.blileys.com. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in his memory to St. Mary's Episcopal Church.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jun. 29, 2022.
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Prayers being lifted for Mary Rutherfoord, Allen, Rutherfoord, William, and Mercer for the sure and certain knowledge that their beloved husband and father is with his Lord and Savior.

Steve Cobb

Friend

December 12, 2023

Allen was a font of wisdom and a great friend who helped guide me through a difficult time. My mom and dad met Allen and Mary Rutherfoord at St. Christopher´s grandparents day. They came away from a few hours together feeling as though they had known him for years. A truly great man...

Steve Cobb

Friend

January 5, 2023

True... a larger than life personality, an incredibly generous spirit and the most loving of hearts. He made Raymond and my lives richer and fuller in indescribable ways and we count our friendship with Allen & Mary Rutherford, as one of greatest blessings. Heaven just got happier and more fun! Love to each of you, Heather Welder

Heather Welder

Family

July 3, 2022

My deepest condolences to you Mary Rutherfoord and to your sons.

Claire Parrish Wright

Family

July 2, 2022

Mary, please accept my condolences for your loss. While unable to pay my last respects, I know Jesus will sustain you and your family through your travail. May Allen´s soul, through the mercy of God, RIP.

Calvin Adams

School

July 1, 2022

Sending lots of love to you all.

Joe Burchfield

Other

July 1, 2022

He did indeed father four wonderful sons, which is an important legacy.

jane abbott

July 1, 2022

I am profoundly sorry not to be able to attend the memorial service for Fergie - also known as Satchel - to a select few fraternity brothers.

My heart goes out to Mary Rutherford and the family and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. God Bless!

Bob and Joan

Bob and Joan Davidson

June 30, 2022

Mary Rutherford, my prayers for you and family as you go through this difficult time.
Love you, Mary Claiborne

Mary J MacIlwaine

June 30, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Mary Rutherfoord and her dear sons and their families.

Cathryn Lowe

June 30, 2022

I had the privilege of working for Allen at Craigie Inc.in the 1970s and he was always a gentleman and kind to all. It was a very happy time with wonderful friends. Sending much love to Mary Rutherfoord and the Boys

Cynthia Simmons Boylan

June 30, 2022

Love to Mary Rutherfoord, the Ferguson Boys, and the entire Ferguson Family.

Lani and Warren Ginn

Family

June 29, 2022

I would just like to send my regards to Mrs. Ferguson and the wonderful for men that she and Mr. Ferguson raised. I am honored to have Health set for them many times and some of the boys were growing up. I stayed in touch with Will. I have no words. I will keep Mrs. Ferguson and the boys and their families in my prayers.

Lucy Berndt

June 29, 2022

Mrs. Ferguson and boys, so sorry to hear about Mr. Ferguson. You have my deepest sympathy.

Velma Shelton (Margaret Daughter)

Other

June 29, 2022

We will miss Allen and his big smile. His friendship never wavered and he met his challenges with grace and courage. Sending love to his family.

Judy and Wilson Flohr

Friend

June 29, 2022

Love to the Ferguson family.

Peter and Julie Grover

June 29, 2022

Mrs. Ferguson, Rutherfoord, Mercer and the Ferguson family - my deepest condolences at this difficult time. God bless.

Douglas Payne

June 29, 2022

Mercer & Family,

I am so sorry for you loss. Sending prayers of peace and comfort.

Beth Lucchesi

June 29, 2022

Mrs. Ferguson and Family,
Y'all will be in our prayers during these difficult times. He will be missed by all.

Faiz Oley

Friend

June 29, 2022

I remember Allen well and I particularly admired his courage during challenging times. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Beth McClelland

Work

June 29, 2022

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St. Mary's Episcopal Churc

Goochland, VA

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3801 Augusta Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

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