Obituary of Raymond Stanley Ferguson

Raymond S. Ferguson, 77, of Roanoke, after suffering most of his life from numerous illnesses, was released from his pain on Friday, January 28, 2022.

Ray is leaving behind his wife of 54 years, Linda Ferguson; brother, David Ferguson and wife Kay; sister, Tina Caldwell and husband Rodney; sister-in-law, Patsy Forbes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dorothy Ferguson; brother, Jerry Ferguson; brother-in-law, Tom Forbes; and sister-in-law, Ada Mannifield.

The family wants to give a special acknowledgement to the following three people who were like daughters to him: nieces, Cathy Shelton and Debbie Taylor; and his sister, Tina Caldwell.

We wish to thank Daniel Underwood, Angie Sanders and Kay Ferguson, for all the advice and thoughts throughout the last couple of years.

A special thanks for the help, not only for quite a few years, but especially at the end, from his brother, David and his niece, Debbie.

As per Ray’s wishes, there will be no funeral services after his cremation. Ray’s favorite charity was St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home.