Clarence W. "Tooty" Ferguson, 81 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at his son's home surrounded by loving family. Clarence was born September 23, 1927 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Frank and Maudee Snyder Ferguson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Quinnie Campbell Ferguson in April 2006; a brother, Turk Ferguson and a sister Betty Brodie. Clarence was a veteran of the US Navy in WWII. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh steel as general electric foreman BOF. He was a member of Bell Chapel Methodist Church. Clarence was a member of Pilgrim Lodge #691 F&AM, where he served as Past District Deputy Grand Master of 24th Masonic District, Worshipful Master in 1971. He also was a member of Valley of Steubenville Scottish Rite, Union Chapter Royal Arch Masons, York Rite Masons, and Aladdin Shrine. Clarence is survived by Four sons, Paul (Janet) Ferguson of Wintersville; Tom (Bobbie) Ferguson, Bellaire, OH; Emmett (Leslie) Ferguson and Carl Ferguson of Steubenville; a daughter, Colleen Desimone and companion Jerry Parker of Georgia; two sisters, Kathleen Poole of Steubenville and Helen Starr of Wintersville, fifteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond on Monday from 7-9 PM and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services Wednesday at 11 AM with Reverend Jeff Proya officiating. Burial will follow in Island Creek Cemetery with graveside military honors. Masonic services will be Monday at 7:30 PM. View obituary and send condolences online at ww.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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