James Gates Ferguson Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 28, 2025, at the age of 83, James Gates Ferguson Jr. in Tryon, North Carolina, born in Chicago, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Gates Ferguson Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
As James Gates departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James Gates. Though James Gates may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Olivia Merry Ferguson and James Gates Ferguson; his wife Eleanor Earle (Ellie); his daughter Eliza; and his granddaughter Julia.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, February 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Dr, Durham, NC 27705).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Duke University Chapel (https://chapel.duke.edu).
