Obituary of Ronald Lee Ferguson

Ronald Lee Ferguson, 73, of Roanoke passed away at home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  He was raised in Rich Creek, Virginia a son of the late Harry and Hallie Ferguson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Travis Ferguson.

He proudly served in the U S Army during the Vietnam War for two years and was stationed at Walter Reed as a medic for the last year.

Ron was employed by General Electric for 12 years in mechanical engineering, and also worked for Fiber Com of Roanoke, Virginia.  He started his own lawn and landscaping company in 1991 and worked until he retired.  He loved all of his customers and loved the outdoors.

Ron loved to make people laugh and always had a joke to tell.  While he loved to hunt, you didn't mess with the deer in his backyard.  He was passionate about old and new cars and won several trophies for showing his Trans Am Convertible.  He enjoyed spending time with his friends rebuilding an El Camino.  His eye for detail and pursuit of perfection was among his many talents.  He was a member of the Star City Pontiac Club for many years and developed long lasting friendships from the Club.  And lastly, he was a diehard Republican.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Trudy; daughter, Karla Ferguson-Granger (Glenn); grandsons, Christian LaFavor (Hannah) and Wyatt Ferguson,of Plymouth, Minnesota; step-grandchildren, Cody Granger and Skyler Granger; brother, Timmy Ferguson (Deniece) of Martinsville, Va.  Also he will be sadly missed by his fur babies:  Mindy, Macie, El K "Mino", Khloe and Mysti and would sneak when his wife wasn't looking and feed them from his plate. 

The family offers a very special thank you to Dr. Mark Taylor, Dr. Bankole, and Dr. Loschner for all of their continued help and support.  Finally, his pain and suffering have ended

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Funeral services will be conducted Noon on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by son-in-law, Glenn Granger.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.   A graveside service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Birchlawn Burial Park Pearisburg, VA.  Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home  366-0707