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Obituary For Marshall Ferguson
Marshall Leon Ferguson, 64, passed away in Portsmouth, VA on July 15, 2022. Mr. Ferguson was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Ferguson.
He was a graduate of Woodruff High School, Class of 1976. Marshall also graduated from Hampton University, Hampton, VA, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in biology and certification in Cytology.
Mr. Ferguson served in the US Navy as a Medical Coroner.
He was a member of Zion Prospect Baptist Church located in Yorktown, VA, where he served as a Youth Bible Study Teacher.
Marshall retired as a supervisor of the Pathology and Cytology Department at Labcorp in Chesapeake, VA. He was currently employed at Sentara Hospital in Elizabeth City, NC and Sentara in Norfolk, VA.
Marshall was a man of many gifts; he will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and love. Marshall loved his family dearly; he went the extra mile to care for others.
Marshall was preceded in death by his siblings: Willie Lee Ferguson, James Cleveland "Tee" Ferguson and Margaret Rhodes; and his sister-in-law, Davene Manzano.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his loving wife, Ria Dorese Porter Ferguson; his children, Jamica Monique Porter, Marshall Jaylen Ferguson and Ania Marshay Ferguson of Portsmouth, VA; his sisters, Jessie P. Ferguson and Beatrice (John) Lyles of Spartanburg, SC, and Minister Sylvia A. Ferguson of Atlanta, GA; mother-in-law, Dorothy Harrell of Portsmouth, VA; sister-in-law, Tarra Murphy and Ronnetta Souza of Portsmouth, VA; brother-in-law, David Porter and Otis Lebar of Portsmouth, VA; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and childhood family and friends from his hometown of Woodruff, SC.
A Celebration of the Life of Marshall Leon Ferguson will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Harrison Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 299 Harrison Grove Rd., Roebuck, SC. Livestream will be available via Facebook on the TEEFERGUSONREPORT.
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To: The Porter-Ferguson Family, We are so sorry for your loss! Please accept our sincerest sympathies and heartfelt condolences during this time of bereavement. We will keep you all in our thoughts and uplifted in prayer. R.I.P. Mr. Ferguson, thank you for your service, God bless! Mr. Sean A. Wallace and the Prysock-Wallace Family
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Marshall was my right hand man at Sentara Albermarle for several years. I'm deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He was a good man who I considered a friend, and he will be missed. Marc Bethea
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This is such a great loss for Marshall was a friend and support for so many. I had the honor of working with Marshall at the Naval Hospital, NHL and then LabCorp; no one could diagnose thyroid Cytology as well as he did, I was always in awe if his spot on diagnosis. May you find comfort in knowing he is with our Lord. Sheila Armstrong Smith
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My deepest condolences to the Ferguson family. I had the pleasure of working under Marshall at LabCorp. He was a wonderful supervisor. He will definitely be missed. The Peele family.
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I have known Marsh since I was 3,he was a great male figure in my life and I will miss him greatly. I will miss our talks and all the memories he gave me. Rest easy and kick your feet up, you have done your work. RIP Love Monique
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I have known Marsh since I was 3,he was a great male figure in my life and I will miss him greatly. I will miss our talks and all the memories he gave me. Rest easy and kick your feet up, you have done your work. RIP
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Marshall is a name forever recognized and respected in the Hampton Roads cytology community. Rest in peace my friend. May your family seek comfort in the lives you touched and saved in your cancer screening career. No one can fill your shoes. Clyde Scott, cytotechnologist, also born in South Carolina.
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Marshall is a name forever recognized and respected in the Hampton Roads cytology community. Rest in peace my friend. May your family seek comfort in the lives you touched and saved in your cancer screening career. No one can fill your shoes. Clyde Scott, cytotechnologist, also born in South Carolina.
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Marshall is a name forever recognized and respected in the Hampton Roads cytology community. Rest in peace my friend. May your family seek comfort in the lives you touched and saved in your cancer screening career. No one can fill your shoes. Clyde Scott, cytotechnologist, also born in South Carolina.
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Marshall is a name forever recognized and respected in the Hampton Roads cytology community. Rest in peace my friend. May your family seek comfort in the lives you touched and saved in your cancer screening career. No one can fill your shoes. Clyde Scott, cytotechnologist, also born in South Carolina.
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Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to the Ferguson family. Marshall's genuine kindness and care for others will be cherished and missed. He was a true gardener who cultivated a community of friendship. Thank you, rest in paradise...God bless 🙏🏼 - The Estampador Family
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Marshall was an exceptional cytotechnologist and a good manager. But. Ore than that, he was a good friend. Rest well my Friend until Resurrection. The Family Mizal
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I'll never forget all that you did for my husband and I. You were like a son to us. We love you and rest well. Sincerely, Delores Reed
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Marshall was a great guy we always shared wonderful conversations about opportunities and family time. He will be dearly missed. My condolences to his entire family The Cooper Family
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My sincere condolences to your family. May His memory continue to live in your hearts forever. Linda Williams Norfolk General Cytology
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Marshall worked for me in the Laboratory Sales Dept.of Sentara Regional Laboratory a few years ago he was a trusted employer RIP Pat Mullin
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Marshall will be sorely missed by his Albemarle Family in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Marshall, I will miss our talks about the scripture. You loved God with all your heart. Rest In Peace my friend!! SAMC will never be the same! Phyllis Griffin
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I am sadden to hear of Marshall's passing. My condolences to all of the family. I pray that God's Grace and Mercy keep you doing this difficult time. Marshall was always so kind and thoughtful. He always reminded me of his brother 'Tee'. Rest in Power. Paulette Watson and Family
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Prayers and condolences to the Ferguson family. The Woodruff, Vernon and Austin
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My dearest family I was so sadden to hear that my friend had passed away. My prayers and condolences are with all of you. Marshall was an awesome guy just like his brother'Tee. Rest in Power my friend.
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences for you and your family. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Hastings Family
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Marshall was a man who honored his commitment to God and others. He taught our youth Sunday School class, instilling the Word and how to be an honorable person. He was never too weak to listen and care. We pray God's abundant love and blessings on his family. ZPBC Youth Class (Sis Groce)
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Please accept our deepest condolences. Know that you are loved, and our family is thinking of you and praying for your family. Love you.
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Expressing Our Condolences The Underwood &Winn Family
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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