COVER STORY
Mr. Juan C. Ferebee An impeccable dresser with a loving and compassionate spirit.
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he 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc. is full of men with various talents. One such man is Juan Ferebee, an employee of E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home and Crematory who has a reputation for quality, sincerity, and trust. E. F. Boyd & Son, the oldest African American funeral home in Greater Cleveland and the oldest African American business in Cuyahoga County opened its doors in 1905. Ferebee is a good man with many great qualities. Happy with his life and the world around him, he is always willing to look out for others and help them. He seems to think positively and tends to smile and laugh more. You will know if a man has a positive attitude by how he carries himself. Real Men Magazine wanted to share some of Ferebee’s life and job duties; we intend to make the members and public awareness of the quality of members who make up The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc. It is an honor for us to introduce Juan Ferebee to you. RM: Give us your job title and describe a little bit about what you do. I’ve been employed by the E. F. Boyd and Son Funeral Home and Crematory family for over 30 years as a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Certified Crematory Specialist. My official title is the Manager of our Care Center, and I wear many hats, managing the funeral home operations daily.
RM: Name some of your passions and what you enjoy in life. As odd as it may seem, I am passionate about the death care space and restoring loved ones who have died. I love what I do and the way I can give back and help grieving families. RM: What inspired you to do the work you do. Growing up, I wanted to pursue three career paths: being a firefighter, working for the FBI, or becoming a mortician. My passion for giving to
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