Emmett R. Ferguson, Sr. 64 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home.

Emmett was a retired head bargeman from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and was Methodist by faith

He was born June 27, 1951 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence and Quinnie Campbell Ferguson. He is survived by two sons, Eric (Dana) Ferguson of Bloomingdale and Emmett (Emily Straker) Ferguson of Steubenville; five grandchildren, Aiden and Olivia Ferguson, Kaylee and Breanna Ferguson, Makenna Berdine; step-daughters Kayla and Krista Carmichael; three brothers Paul (Janet) Feguson, Tom (Bobbi) Ferguson, and Carl Ferguson; sister, Colleen DiSimone.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Friday January 15, 2016 from 3-6 PM. Funeral services will follow at 6 PM with Pastor Jeff Proya officiating. View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com .