Eugene L. Ferguson
April 24, 1930 ~ July 17, 2011
Eugene L. Ferguson, 81, of Weirton died Sunday July 17, 2011, at the UPMC Montefiore Hopsptal in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on April 24, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA, Gene was the son of the late Carl Joseph and Marie Lewis Ferguson.
A flight instructor with the US Air Force from 1948 until 1952, Gene trained pilots on the Norden bombsite. After the service, Gene returned home and joined his father in the recently founded family business. He owned and operated Ferguson Tire Service in Weirton for over fifty years, eventually turning the day to day operations over to his son, Gene.
A, family oriented man, Gene had a passion for cars, and building model airplanes. He loved to golf, and enjoyed fishing with his son.
He was a member the Williams Country Club, AF & AM Lodge 171, the Osiris Shrine, Wheeling, a P.E.R. with the BPOE 1801, and a member of the American Legion Post 10.
Gene is survived by his wife, Linda Paul Ferguson; his son, Gene (Terri) Ferguson of Weirton; his two daughters, Carla (Rick) Snyder of Hudson, OH, and Leslie (Mark) Tatum of Dallas, TX; his sister, Carol (John) Skerbetz, and their children of New Cumberland, WV; nine grandchildren, Jessica, Justin, Corey (Lyndsey) Snyder, Lauren, Garth, and Garrett Martin, Taylor Tatum, Lexi and Wesley Ferguson; and expecting one great grandchild in February of 2012.
Visitation will be Wednesday 4-8 PM at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday.
Rev. Kevin Bowers will preside.
Interment will follow at the Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence. PA
Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Salvation Army PO Box 2499 Weirton, WV 26062
My heartfelt sympathy to Gene, Terri, Lexi and Wesley. I hope you have many good memories to keep you comforted. Sending prayers for strength and peace. Love, Maria
My deepest sympathy for all the Ferguson family. I have many fond memories of Gene, while I work for the man. God Bless all, Nick
Our deepest condolences to the Ferguson family. May God comfort you during this most difficult time.
Carla, we are so sad to hear of your father’s passing. We only had the honor of meeting him twice but thoroughly enjoy talking with him. He was such an interesting person and he will be missed. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
Gene, I am so sorry to here about your father. He always treated me and my family with the up most kindness and respect. My Love to you and your entire family. Your best friend for life. Richard
Gene and Terry, You have my families deepest sympathy, we are thinking about you. Gene,your father was a good respectable man and that is always how I will remember him,with respect. My family gives you all our love at this time and always. Your Friend Always and Forever….
To the Ferguson Family, I am so sorry to read of Fergie’s passing. We had many good times at the Weirton Elks. He was always a gentleman and treated everyone with respect. He will be remembered by all who knew him for a very long time. Sleep My Brother and Peace Be With You. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Gene: So very sorry to hear about your dad. I think it’s a wonderful testament to him that our families have enjoyed three generations of friendship. My dad sends his thoughts and deepest sympathies as well.
Carol, You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of Gene. Cherish and treasure the memories that you have of the two of you over the years. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you rely on your faith during your time of grief. Pete and Kathy Kundrat Virginia Beach, VA
Gene,I am sorry for your loss, your Father was a good man, God Bless you and your Family.
To The Ferguson Family You are in our thoughts and prayers sorry to hear about the lost of your father.Jeffrey Mitchell/Riverside Management Resources & Larry Mitchell Trucking