Celebrating the life of
Marvin Cecil Ferguson
July 09, 1947 - November 08, 2008
Marvin Ferguson, age 61, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on November 8, 2008 after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. Marvin was born in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated from Augusta Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia and Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. After graduation, he worked for several years for RCA Corporation in Sales for Computer Systems. In 1972, he joined Owens Corning Fiberglass in Charlotte, NC as a Sales Representative in the Building Materials Group. His twenty two year career with Owens Corning spanned a variety of assignments in several locations, ending as a Business Manager in the Industrial Materials Division in Toledo, Ohio. After leaving Owens Corning, Marvin worked for Carsonite International , first in Carson City, NV as the Manager of Sales and later, after relocating the business to Early Branch, SC, as the President/General Manager of Operations. In 1997, Marvin became the owner of Alphagraphics in Savannah, GA and operated the business with his wife Linda until June of 2008. Marvin was a former member of Southside Rotary, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. As a lifelong golfer, he enjoyed organizing charity golf events for the Girl Scouts and March of Dimes. He was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church.
Marvin is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 41 years Linda, daughter Heather Riley, her husband David, and their three sons , Ethan, Grant and Seth of Cranberry Township, PA.; son Ryan Ferguson, his wife Betsy, son Jack and daughter Kennedy of Statesboro, GA; his two sisters Muriel Hardison and Barbara Perry; his brother Stephen Ferguson , his wife Jennie and their daughters Ella and Hannah Kate of Dunwoody, GA, his sister-in-law Peggy Schoolar and her husband Bud and their children Lee and Meredith.
Marvin was especially grateful for the love of his special caretaker, Linda's sister Peggy Schoolar, who devoted herself to helping Linda care for him.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 11 from 5 to 7 PM at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 AM at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church with the Reverend Creede Hinshaw officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401 or the Chatham County Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember with a smile watching you build your business in Savannah and was excited to be there at the start with you. We send our love and prayers to you and your entire family. Love, Tommy, Kerri Lynn and Smith
- Tommy Inglesby, Houston, TX
Dear Linda and Peggy, Please accept our condolences; were were saddened to read the news in our local paper. The memories of John and Anne came rushing back, and, of course, you two young 'babysitters' for our kids. I reviewed 4,000 slides last year converting to digital format, which turned out to be a trip down memory lane, indeed. The Crocker family was a integral part of what happened to us; your Dad brought us to Roanoke, and then Schenectady. Our children, and, now, even our grandchildren have gone through Niskayuna! I often think that God was at work for the Doells, and your dad was the 'instrument' of making that happen. We will pray for you and your family meambers in this time of loss and bereavement. May God Bless you all..... With Love , Ira & Ann Doell November 11th, 2008
- Ira and Ann Doell, Savannah, GA
Dear Linda, Marvin and Peggy. You have been in our prayers for all these many months, and now, Marvin, you are in God's hands and care. We love you, Lois and Henry
- Lois and Henry Jones, Midlothian, VA
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for your family. I am a friend of Heather's from Pennsylvania and she often spoke fondly of her dad. Be assured that Marvin is safe with the Lord and he will comfort you and give you peace.
- Ann Rafferty, Cranberry Township, PA
Linda, we are so sorry for your loss. Marvin was a tremendous asset to our AlphaGraphics family and he will be sorely missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin and all your friends at AlphaGraphics, Inc.
- Kevin Cushing, Salt Lake City, UT
To the family of Marvin Ferguson, especially Linda and Peggy, Doug and I have said so many prayers for you during theses last serveral diffficult months. We had the pleasure of meeting Butch only once, and we enjoyed his warm and friendly personality so much. We know you will miss him terribly, but we hope you will take comfort in remembering all the many memories that you shared together. It is with the deepest sympathy that Doug and I send our love to the whole family. Doug and Jackie
- Doug and Jackie, Midlothian, VA
To Ryan and the entire Ferguson family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Dick Aslet
- Dick Aslet, Savannah, GA
Dear Linda, Peggy and family. It was a pleasure and honor to care for such a wonderful and kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The sky is a little brighter with a sweet smile from Marvin looking down. With love, Beth
- Beth DeBiasi, Bluffton, SC
Linda, We read with great sadness the news of Butch's passing. Know that our prayers are with you and your family as you deal with his loss. We'll be in touch soon to further express our sympathies and offer our support. Love, Bruce and Marcia
- Bruce and Marcia Parkhurst, Toledo, OH
Dear Linda, We were deeply saddened to hear of Butch's passing. Please know that you, Heather and Ryan and families are in our prayers. God bless you. Bill and DiAnn Ford
- Bill and DiAnn Ford, Fort Myers, FL
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember with a smile watching you build your business in Savannah and was excited to be there at the start with you. We send our love and prayers to you and your entire family. Love, Tommy, Kerri Lynn and Smith
- Tommy Inglesby, Houston, TX
Dear Linda and Peggy, Please accept our condolences; were were saddened to read the news in our local paper. The memories of John and Anne came rushing back, and, of course, you two young 'babysitters' for our kids. I reviewed 4,000 slides last year converting to digital format, which turned out to be a trip down memory lane, indeed. The Crocker family was a integral part of what happened to us; your Dad brought us to Roanoke, and then Schenectady. Our children, and, now, even our grandchildren have gone through Niskayuna! I often think that God was at work for the Doells, and your dad was the 'instrument' of making that happen. We will pray for you and your family meambers in this time of loss and bereavement. May God Bless you all..... With Love , Ira & Ann Doell November 11th, 2008
- Ira and Ann Doell, Savannah, GA
Dear Linda, Marvin and Peggy. You have been in our prayers for all these many months, and now, Marvin, you are in God's hands and care. We love you, Lois and Henry
- Lois and Henry Jones, Midlothian, VA
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for your family. I am a friend of Heather's from Pennsylvania and she often spoke fondly of her dad. Be assured that Marvin is safe with the Lord and he will comfort you and give you peace.
- Ann Rafferty, Cranberry Township, PA
Linda, we are so sorry for your loss. Marvin was a tremendous asset to our AlphaGraphics family and he will be sorely missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin and all your friends at AlphaGraphics, Inc.
- Kevin Cushing, Salt Lake City, UT
To the family of Marvin Ferguson, especially Linda and Peggy, Doug and I have said so many prayers for you during theses last serveral diffficult months. We had the pleasure of meeting Butch only once, and we enjoyed his warm and friendly personality so much. We know you will miss him terribly, but we hope you will take comfort in remembering all the many memories that you shared together. It is with the deepest sympathy that Doug and I send our love to the whole family. Doug and Jackie
- Doug and Jackie, Midlothian, VA
To Ryan and the entire Ferguson family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Dick Aslet
- Dick Aslet, Savannah, GA
Dear Linda, Peggy and family. It was a pleasure and honor to care for such a wonderful and kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The sky is a little brighter with a sweet smile from Marvin looking down. With love, Beth
- Beth DeBiasi, Bluffton, SC
Linda, We read with great sadness the news of Butch's passing. Know that our prayers are with you and your family as you deal with his loss. We'll be in touch soon to further express our sympathies and offer our support. Love, Bruce and Marcia
- Bruce and Marcia Parkhurst, Toledo, OH
Dear Linda, We were deeply saddened to hear of Butch's passing. Please know that you, Heather and Ryan and families are in our prayers. God bless you. Bill and DiAnn Ford
- Bill and DiAnn Ford, Fort Myers, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
