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George Rucker Ferguson

George Rucker Ferguson Oakey's South Chapel
1972-08-13 - 2026-08-20
Oakey's Funeral Service
Service details listed with Oakey's Funeral Service (last service date 2026-08-26); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
George Rucker Ferguson, 54, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on August 13,1972, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, Rucker lived a life enriched by family, love, music and purposeful moments. He was the son of Sarah Cooper Ferguson (Kitty) and the late John Hatcher Ferguson Jr. Rucker is survived by his d...

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