John Ferrell Ferguson, age 89, of Greensboro, AL passed away May 4, 2022 at Hale County Hospital. There was a memorial service Saturday May 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Greensboro, AL. There was a Graveside service following at 1:30 p.m. at Memory Hill Gardens in Tuscaloosa, AL with Rev. Dr.Mike Pearson and Rev. Doug Jolly officiating.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Cindy Johnson Ferguson; brother, Morris Howell Ferguson and sister, Joyce Howell. Survivors include his wife, Frances B. Ferguson; sons, Michael Eugene Cork (Bernice), John William Cork; daughter, Brenda Ferguson Sample (Steve); brothers, Robert E. Ferguson (Mary Evelyn), W. Gerald Ferguson (Barbara) and sister, Janice Reach; grandchildren; Trey Ferrell (Kendall), John Allen Ferrell, Laurena Sweeney (Aaron), Donna Bingen (Chance) and Melanie Husley; greatgrandchildren; Daniel Thomas, Mia Ferrell, Marley Ferrell, Emma Quinn Sweeney, Elora Rose Sweeney, Max Bingen, Jack Bingen, Christian Husley and numerous precious nieces and nephews. John was born August 8, 1932 in Perry County, Alabama to the late John Morris and Lydia Maybelle Mitchell Ferguson. John was a B.F. Goodrich Tire Dealer. He was active in the Alabama Tire Dealers Association and was inducted into the Alabama Tire Dealers Hall Of Fame in 2004.
John was a member of First United Methodist Church of Greensboro for over 50 years and served his church in many areas of leadership. He also served his community in many areas over the years. He recently retired as a director of Peoples Bank of Greensboro. He was very active in the Lions Club and recently received his 60 year service pin. He was named a Melvin Jones Fellow in 2017.
John was a founding member of Lakeview Country Club and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed many years of golf with his Shade Tree friends. John was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Pallbearers will be Trey Ferrell, John Allen Ferrell, Aaron Sweeney, Mike Cork, John Cork, Daniel Thomas, Brent Reach and Caleb Seale. Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. John Duffy, John Chambers, CRNP, Southern Care Hospice, Excelsior S.S Class FUMC, Greensboro Lions Club, Peoples Bank Employees and Directors, Ed Westmoreland, Jay Seale, Bill Hardwick and the nursing staff of Hale County Hospital.
Ed. Note: While Mr. Ferguson passed away earlier in the year, the family submitted his obituary for publication this week. The Watchman understands how difficult it can be for a bereaved family to compose an obituary while grieving a loved one, and we are happy to dedicate space in a later edition if need be.
