Dalton R. Ferguson

Dalton R. Ferguson, age 90 of Ferrum, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and child of God, died on Monday, November 21, 2011. Mr. Ferguson was a World War II Veteran and a member of American Legion Post # 6 in Rocky Mount, and he was a faithful member of First Church of the Brethren of Ferrum for 57 years. He was born September 29, 1921 a son of the late James and Effie Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Grover Ferguson and wife Clydie; sisters, Ruby Scott and Doris Boyd; and two nephews, Dickie and Danny Ferguson. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Nellie Woods Ferguson; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Betty Ferguson, Larry and Sherry Ferguson; daughter, Linda Ferguson-Saunders; six grandchildren, Ron and wife Sheree, Eddie and friend Sonia, Mark and wife Karen, Mike, Lori-Anne Saunders, Jennifer Barton and husband, Rob Roberts; eight great-grandchildren, Elijah, Isaiah, Kaitlin, David, Ricky, Ashleigh, Robie and Soren; one great-great-granddaughter, Carly. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and dearest friends. Funeral services will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 with Pastor Ben Layman and Rev. Wayne Wingfield officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park with military rites by American Legion Post #6. The family would like to thank the wonderful team of Chaplain, doctors, nurses, aides and various other caregivers at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem. Your gentle, loving care made all the difference to us. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ferrum Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2090, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. The Ferguson Family has entrusted Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, with their arrangements. www.lynchconnerbowman.com...483-5533