On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital God called home Lewis Dennis Ferguson. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA, on July 12, 1941. He was the son of the late Alma and James Ferguson. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site.

Lewis attended Walker Grant High School. Although he was offered a scholarship for college, he decided to join the United States Air Force in 1959. He served four years and traveled abroad, living in French Morocco, North Africa for two years. After serving, he joined the Yale New Haven Police Force and retired after twenty-six years of service. He was also a 32nd degree Prince Hall Mason.

Lewis was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle. He was a strong leader and would always help people in a time of need. He left a big impact on a lot of people's lives. He was an outgoing person with a great sense of humor. Lewis will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, Lewis was preceded in death by his siblings, James Ferguson, Welford Ferguson, Leon Ferguson, William Ferguson, Lorraine Anderson, Carl Ferguson, Juliette Owens, Sharon Ferguson, and Alma Thorpe.

He leaves behind loving memories to his wife, Emily Ferguson of New Haven, CT; seven children, Terence Ferguson (Twyler) of North Lauderdale, FL, Tisha Ferguson of East Haven, CT, Corey Ferguson of New Haven, CT, Kelly Ferguson of Fredericksburg, VA, Timothy Ferguson (Shelia) of New Haven, CT, Staci Ferguson of New Haven, CT, and Jamie Ferguson of New Haven, CT; sixteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; five siblings, Brenda Jeter, Charles Ferguson (Dorothy), Cora Ferguson (Frank), Janice Turner and Barbar Bates (Nilon); and a host of nieces and nephews.

A  viewing will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Quanitco National Cemetery at 1:30 PM.