James Kelly Ferguson

May 9, 1963 - March 11, 2017

James Kelly Ferguson, 53 of Ragland, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2017. James was born on May 9, 1963 to Cora Lee Mullins Ferguson and the late Preston Ferguson in South Williamson, KY and passed away peacefully with family by his side. James was an exceptional man and friend, a loving husband, a caring dad, and an invested grandfather. He was a dedicated coal miner, an electrician, and a highly skilled mechanic. James was extremely liked by everyone who met him and a close friend to all of those in his community. His selfless attitude, respectable character, and complete generosity will always be remembered by and passed on to those who loved him. James is preceded in death by his late father Preston Ferguson, brother in law Michael Paul Marcum, & nephew Millard Kirk. James is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Tammy Ferguson; two children- Kelly (Tabitha) Ferguson and Sharonaka (Brandon) Earp; and three grand children- Gage, Alyssa, and Leighton. He is also survived by his loving parents- Cora Lee Ferguson, Sandra Marcum, and Wallace O. (Minnie)Marcum; three brothers- Frank (Tammy) Ferguson, Charlie (Teresa) Ferguson, and Paul (Jane) Ferguson; sisters in law- Charlene (David) Cantrell, Wanda (Kem) Pullen, Tonya (Bruce) Wallace, and Angie Ratliff & Kim Ratliff; brothers in laws- Jeff (Liz) Marcum and Wallace Marcum Junior. Family wishes to recognize special lifelong friends of James: Glendale Canada, Billy Collins, David Warf, and Roger Ooten. Pallbearer will include Kelly Ferguson, Brandon Earp, Charlie Ferguson, Jeremy Ferguson, Abram Powers, & Honorary pallbearers Glendale Canada. Funeral arrangements are as follows: receiving family on Sunday, March 12 from 5pm-6pm and friends from 6pm-9pm at Chafin Funeral Home; funeral service to be held at Chafin Funeral Home on Monday, March 13 at 1:00pm with burial to follow at Marcum Cemetery. Although short lived, the life James lived and his infectious personality will remain in all of us.