Mr. Franklin Lewis Ferguson age 76 of Severn, NC died Thursday, October 10, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Ferguson was born July 27, 1937 in Greensville County, VA the son of the late William F. Ferguson and Evelyn Hyde Ferguson.
He was also predeceased by his brothers and sisters, William F. Ferguson Jr., Carl Ferguson, Marguerite F. DeForest, Regional Ferguson, Alice F. Stoffell and Julian Ferguson.
Mr. Ferguson retired as Northampton County Tax Administrator in 2003 and formerly worked for Johnson Manufacturing.
He was an active member of Severn Baptist Church where he had served as Deacon, former Chairman of the Board of Deacons and a Sunday School teacher and also a member of the Town of Severn Board of Commissioners. He was past President of The Ruritan Club and a member of nearly forty years.
He also served four years of service to his country in the US Navy.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gail H. Ferguson. His children, Franklin Lewis Ferguson Jr. and his wife Caroline of Marietta, Georgia, Marcia F. Huggins and special friend Jeff Whitley of Fitzgerald, Georgia and Dawn Rene’ Ferguson of Severn, NC. One brother, Stan Ferguson of Emporia, VA.
Four grandchildren, Hannah Huggins, Holly Huggins, Sarah Ferguson, and Emily Ferguson. Also, many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Severn Baptist Church with Rev. Brent Hobbs officiating.
The family will receive friends at Severn Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Severn Baptist Church, Severn, NC 27876 or to Vidant Hospice.
Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com