On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, Raymond Ferguson, Jr., 82, departed his life at the Carrington, Lynchburg, VA, from this earthly realm and entered into his glorious rest. Raymond was born in Amherst County, VA on May 20, 1929. He was the first of 14 children of the late Raymond B. Ferguson Sr. and Ruth J. Ferguson. As a Christian, he gave his life to his Lord and Savior and joined Galilee Baptist Church in his early years.
Raymond was preceded in death by two brothers, Delma and Devon Ferguson; and one grandson, Joshua T. Ferguson.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Katherine Cousin Ferguson to whom he was married to for 58 years. To this union they were blessed with five children. Throughout his life, Raymond loved his wife, parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Raymond is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Katherine Cousin Ferguson; also to cherish her memories are two sons, and three daughters, Raymond Ferguson, III (Scottie), Deborah F. Boyd (Wesley) of Lynchburg, VA, Herley F. Dawson (Clarence) of Monroe, VA, Elaine F. Phelps (George) of Forest, VA and David D. Ferguson, Sr. (Paula) of Concord, CA; his siblings, Theodore R. Ferguson (Yvonne), Carentha F. Nowlin (James), Sylvester Ferguson (Francis), Clarence B. Ferguson (Daisie), Blondie F. Anderson (St. Clair), Freddie O. Ferguson (Vernestine), Randall M. Ferguson (Glenda), Wayne B. Ferguson (Joanne) all of Lynchburg, VA, Armintha F. Moore, of San Antonio, TX, Ora D. Hunter (Ellis) of Douglasville, GA and Phyllis F. Watkins (John) of Orlando, FL; three devoted friends, Mary Nowlin and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carpenter and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
A funeral service will held 11:00 Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Althea Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Tinsley, officiating and Rev. Edward Jones, Sr. as Eulogist. The interment will be in Briarwood Memorial Park, Amherst. The family will be receiving friends at the residence 1222 Gilfield Dr. Forest. Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.