Alfred E. Ferguson, 75, a native of Kentucky was raised and became a lifelong resident of the Peninsula, passed away on Friday evening, August 27, 2010. He was a simple, proud man who, despite poor hearing and little education, became an excellent contractor and built many beautiful homes during his working career.
Alfred is preceded in death by his parents, Talbot and Calvie Ferguson.
Alfred leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 52 years, Doris Ferguson; his daughter, Miriam Johnson and her husband, James; four grandchildren, Brandon and Mark Layne, and Tyler and Taylor Franks; one great-granddaughter, Vanessa; a brother, Emerson Ferguson; and two sisters, Martha Morgan and Vonza Tugwell.
Friends are invited to visit Monday, August 30 from 6 to 7:30 PM at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Tuesday, August 31 at 1 PM in the Chapel Mausoleum in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N Armistead Avenue in Hampton.
