‘Always had a smile: Loved ones remember Jamaal Ferguson after sudden loss
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Shock hangs heavy as family and friends struggle to come to terms with the sudden death of Jamaal Ferguson, a man many remember for his kindness and for his smile.
“Nice young man. Always had a smile for you,” Yvonne Rolle said, still trying to process the news.
Ferguson, 42, was found at his home on Wednesday with stab wounds to his upper body after friends, unable to reach him, requested a police wellness check. The discovery sent waves of disbelief through those who knew him.
“No, bro. I just talked to you,” Deangelo Francis wrote in shock. “I can’t believe this. No way, bro.”
Others replayed their most recent encounters with him. Daniel Demeritte said he had just seen Jamaal over the weekend at a washhouse. “Wow,” he wrote. “Sleep in peace, bro.”
His cousin, identified online as Ajay Mobb, shared her grief plainly: “Y’all take my cousin from me. Lord, my cousin is really gone.”
Tributes poured in across social media, painting the picture of someone who lived loudly and showed up.
“I have never met someone so eclectic, positive, kind, and generous like you,” one friend wrote. “The way you loved life and everyone around you was contagious.
“Those who had the privilege to befriend you can attest to how kind and loyal you were.”
Friends say Jamaal lived authentically, embracing joy wherever he found it. “He had the biggest smile anyone could ask for,” Danielle McKay remembered.
Ferguson was also known in the sports community as a dedicated volleyball player who proudly represented the Bahamas. “You represented your country with pride,” Tia Johnson wrote. “A great loss to the volleyball community.”
Many also knew him from TikTok, where he posted sleek photos and upbeat reminders to friends: “Look good, smell good. Let’s go out.”
Others remembered his words of encouragement and laughter. Former colleagues from Baha Mar’s casino described him as a “beautiful soul” and a beloved host.
One technician shared that Ferguson had an appointment scheduled for Thursday, but it wasn’t meant to be. “Who coming to our therapy session tomorrow?” she wrote.
