Bernard "Billy" Ambush Obituary (1938 - 2012)

Mr. Bernard (Billy) Ambush, age 73, of 217 Washington Street, Frederick, died on Friday, January 6, 2012, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Alice Jackson, his wife of 45 years. Bernard was born on July 27, 1938, in Frederick, MD. He was the son of the late Bernard Ambush, Sr., and Lethea Mae Ambush. Bernard retired from the Frederick County Public School System after many years of service. Surviving in addition to his wife are six children: Francis (Brother) Ferguson, Perry Ferguson, Damon Jackson, Sr., Sheba Ambush, and Keith Ambush; grandchildren: Damon Jackson, Jr., Dawan, Katrice, Karin, and Trinity Jackson; one brother: Eugene Whims; two sisters: Shirley Jefferson (James) and Barbara A. Groomes (Charles); and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13, at the Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home, 100 West South Street. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. with funeral service immediately following. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Rev. Rex Bowens will officiate.