Mote Ferguson

Lenoir - Mote Alexander Ferguson, Sr. passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home. Born March 14, 1942 in Caldwell County, Mote was a son of the late Marshall Tilley, Sr. and Augustine Ferguson Tilley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Ferguson; brothers, P.W Ferguson; Tasco Ferguson and Eugene Ferguson. Survivors include his children, Mote Ferguson, Jr., and wife Melinda; Thomas Ferguson and wife, Crystal; Crystal Ferguson and husband, Carlton; and Wendy Ferguson; brothers, Marshall Tilley, Jr.; James Tilley; and Hosia Tilley and wife Rachel; sisters, Geraldine Ferguson Davidson; Joycetine Michaux; grandchildren, India Corpening, Michael McCaleb, Jonathan Ferguson, Wynton Horton, Tasha Ritch and Jasmine Utley; and 5 great-grandchildren; he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service celebrating Mote’s life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service with Reverend Keith Banner officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dwayne Miller and Tasha Ritch for taking care of Mote for the last six months of his life. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Ferguson family.