WALTER ?¢‚Ǩ?ìTHE TRUCK?¢‚Ǩ¬ù KIM FERGUSON, 58, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at The Hospice Home of Rockingham County.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Friday, September 12, 2014, at First Wesleyan Church, Eden, NC with burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery.
Walter was born on Dec 3, 1955 in Leaksville, NC to Frances Lorene Coone Ferguson and the late Walter Ray Ferguson, the youngest of 3 boys.He was a life-long active member of First Wesleyan Church and served as an usher, greeter, and narrator for different programs presented by the choir. He played on the church softball team for 24 years. Walter loved his church and church family. He was a graduate of Morehead High School, Class of 1974 and from Rockingham County Community College with an Associate's Degree in Business. Walter was employed for several years as a salesman at Charles White Chevrolet/Cadillac in Martinsville, VA, and more recently at Schewel Furniture Co. in Martinsville, VA and Eden.
Walter, known as ?¢‚Ǩ?ìThe Truck?¢‚Ǩ¬ù, won over 300 awards, trophies, and certificates. He won 8 World, 15 National, and 28 State Championships during his weightlifting career. He served as a referee for various sanctions. He was inducted into the North Carolina Barbell Hall of Fame in 2006. Sharon said that Walter was ?¢‚Ǩ?ìA champion among athletes and among men?¢‚Ǩ¬ù. He was loved and respected by many, including herself.
He is survived in addition to his Mother Lorene, by his brother Dana Ferguson & wife Mary, and Jan Ferguson & wife, Kathy , of Eden, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the one who loved and cared for him, Sharon Cook Frith of Stoneville, NC.
In addition to his Father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Willie & Ada Coone, and his Aunt and Uncle Ruby & Harold Matthews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at Fair Funeral Home in Eden, and at other times at the family home, 609 Franklin Dr., Eden, NC.
Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church, 607 Church St, Eden, NC 27288 or to The Hospice House of Rockingham County.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Loraine, I am so sorry to hear about Kim.My heart goes out to you and your family.I pray that you will take comfort in knowing that Kim is no longer suffering and is in the arms of Jesus. I will be praying for you and the family. Love you, Diane.
Diane Rutledge Haynes
Lorene,Jan,Dana, and Sharron, I was just shocked today when I got a call telling me about Kem. I was so sorry to hear this sad news. I pray that God will wrap each of you in His loving arms and give you comfort and peace. Kem was so loveable and friendly, and seemed so much like family, where we all grew up together in FWC. He will be missed by all. Much love to all of you. God bless all of you. I love each of you, Muriel Bryant Caldwell
Muriel B. Caldwell
Kim's death was certainly a shock and a great loss. Our church family will always remember him as a kind soft spoken man who loved our church. We continue to pray for your family in this time of sorrow.
larry kendrick
Jan and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. our prayers are with you. Dennis Strader
Dennis Strader
We are so sorry to hear this news of Kim. I still remember him when we were all at Lakeside Elem. He's not suffering now, but such a deep sorrow for all the family and friends. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult of times.
Susan Pulliam Childrey & Louis
My prayers and thoughts are sent to the family and friends of Kim, that God may help you find consolation during this time of your loss.
Tommy Griffin
I was deeply saddened to read of the death of Walter. I want to express my deepest sympathy as you endure this great loss. Our Heavenly Father feels empathy for all who have felt the sting of death and therefore promises that death, pain and mourning will be eliminated.- Hosea 13:14; Revelation 21:4. Jesus gave even more reason for hope at John 5:28, 29 where he explains: "...all those in the memorial tombs... will come out..." It is my prayer that these scriptures and the warm memories of your dear loved ones will comfort you and bring you solace until the time when you and Walter are reunited.
Sincerely,
Pat
We are so sorry to hear about Walter's passing. We had no idea that he was sick. Garry used to work with him at Charles White's and we had seen him a couple of years ago at Schewel's. He was such a nice person to talk to and would go out of his way to make you feel as is you knew him forever. May God bless you all and keep you wrapped in his loving arms as you go through this sadness.
Garry & Becky Cox
Garry Cox
This just saddens my heart so much. I did not know he was sick. I use to work with him at Kmart several years ago and just the other year talked to him at Schwell's. He was such a sweet person. I know he will have a special place in Heaven. May God bless you all in the days to come.
Esther Hedgepeth
Prayers to the family at this time.
Linda Terry Hollowell
The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23). To the family, may God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you during this time and the times ahead. Our prayers are with you.
Pastor M Alexander Motley
Grace Chapel Ministries
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