Charles Monroe Ferguson, died January 7, 2015.
He was born July 23, 1942 to Jasper Monroe and Mary Gray Ferguson.
He was raised on the family farm in Northampton County. He was a farmer, plumber and truck driver during his life span.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Minnie Joe Lynch.
He is survived by his children, Warner Monroe and wife Charlotte of Gaston; Laura Dickens of Gaston; and Charles Thomas and wife Ashley of Virginia Beach; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two sisters Frances Carrol of Gaston; and Eva Clyde Butler of Richmond, Va.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He had many Facebook friends that he enjoyed conversing with.
The family will have a private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, External Affairs Office UNC-CH CB#7295 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7295.
Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.