Allen Tucker Ferguson, 79, of Old Gristmill Rd., Appomattox, died Friday November 5, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Ruby Booth Ferguson.

Born in Appomattox, Co., on May 5, 1931, he was a son of the late Wade Hampton and Tressie Martin Ferguson. Tucker was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, the American Legion Post # 104, and the Appomattox Moose Lodge. He served in US Marines during the Korean War and was a retired sausage maker for Diner Bell Meat Products.

Tucker is survived by six nieces, Pat Trimyer, Christine Cyrus, Sharon Lepore, Judy Branham, Gail Pry, and Jane Merrick,; a nephew, Jimmie Metts; a sister-in-law, Marvis Ferguson.; and a caretaker, Mary Elliott.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday November 7, 2010, at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church today one hour prior to the service and other times at the residence.

Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 894, Appomattox, VA 24522 or the Appomattox Volunteer Rescue Squad. P.O. Box 57, Appomattox, VA 24522.