Derek Ferguson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 1, 2023, at the age of 59, Derek Ferguson (McKeesport, Pennsylvania) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brother Jason E. Ferguson. He is survived by: his parents, Richard A. Ferguson and Jammia L. Ferguson (Tinsley); his fiancée Cecelia Gilbert of Sarasota, FL; his children, Darnell Edwards (JoElla) of Atlanta, GA, Norral Jones of Sarasota, FL, Alicia Edwards of Atlanta, GA and Jazzmon Jackson (Jaylen) of Dallas, TX; his grandchildren, Jasmaine Edwards, Anthony Edwards-Smittick, Taelor Edwards, Donte Edwards, Denia Edwards, Elijah Edwards and Diego Edwards; his siblings, Yvonne Sandy Ferguson-Shorter, Camille Annette Herriott, Tonye Pruitt (Darryl) of McKeesport, PA, Natalie Reed (Kenroy) of Orlando, FL, Michael Ferguson, Sr. of McKeesport, PA and Paul Nixon (Lacecia) of Cleveland, OH; his close friend Rodrick Adams of Washington, DC; and his goddaughter Tisha Shorter of McKeesport, PA.