Joey Ferguson

Joey Ferguson, 46, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Joey was born on October 8, 1975, to the late Ronald Lee Ferguson, Sr., and Patricia Patterson-Cooper. He was preceded in death by grandparents Norman and Sabra Mae Ferguson, Edward Patterson, and Elizabeth Elliott.

Joey was educated in the Lynchburg City Schools System and attended Wingate University. He played football his entire educational career and continued as a member of the semi pro team The Storm. He worked at Flowserve for 15 years and loved his union family. He loved motorcycles, fishing, and his favorite stuffed animal “Alf.” He was a devoted father, husband, and friend. Joey was a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer survivor and was full of life and laughter. Joey loved anything with an engine and spent hours at his shop congregating with his “posse.”

In addition to his mom and stepfather John Cooper he leaves to mourn his wife Theresa Ferguson, his daughter Alexis Ferguson, step-children Tyus Brown and Kambria Brown, grandchildren Chadsity Bryant, Chadsmyn Bryant and Armon Brown, faithful brothers Ronald Lee Ferguson, Jr., and Patrick and wife Crishaun Ferguson, devoted in-laws Oliver and Janice Miller, brother in law Oliver Miller, Jr., best friends Tim Brown and Quantavious Jetton, a special brother Gerard Jones, a devoted favorite cousin Norman “Jet” Ferguson, a devoted aunt Ora McCoy;  and  furry children Zeus, Lilly Bug and Kookie. He also leaves a host of nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, MSR motorcycle brothers and sisters, and friends.

A celebration of Joey’s life will take place at Ramp International Church 701 Thomas Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. A visitation will be held in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.