William Furguson Obituary

William "Doc" Ferguson

AGE: 90 • Wilmington

Doc went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 9th, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Doc graduated from AI DuPont High School and was inducted in their Hall of Fame for Golf, Football, Basketball & Baseball. After graduation, Doc immediately went into the Army during World War II. He received many accommodations and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts for his service. He returned from the War and started his career at DuPont Experimental Station where he retired after 39 years of service. Doc also worked at Brandywine Raceway for 30 years. His wife and family were his first love, but Golf was a close second. Doc was a 2 time Club Champion at DuPont Country Club, Senior Club Champion, 2 time runner-up in the Delaware State Amateur and Winner of the DSGA Champion of Champions Tournament. Doc was preceded in death by his parents, William and Grace, and sisters, Franny and Mary. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 65 Years, Patricia; his children, Billy (Diane), Paul (Maryanne), Robbie (Barbara) and Patti, and his sisters, Grace and Catherine. Doc was blessed with 7 grandchildren, Andrea (Mike), Stephen (Meredith), Melissa (Christopher), Bobby, Ashley (Peter), Lindsay, Courtney. He was also blessed with 5 great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Luke, Jack, Carson & Ryan. We thank Vitas Care (Hospice) and Friends & Companions for their great care of Doc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Shipley Rd. Wilmington 19803. at 11AM on February 13, 2016. Family and friends may call at the church at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to wounded warriorproject.org or Vitas Care Hospice, 100 Commerce Dr., Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713. We thank Vitas Care (Hospice) and Friends & Helpers for their great care of Doc. To send messages of condolence visit www.mccreryandharra.com

Published by The News Journal from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13, 2016.
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Just learned of his passing. What a great guy, friend and golf buddy. My sympathy to Pat and his extended family.

Arne Svindland

February 15, 2016

Our sincerest sympathies to all for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. Sincerely, Susan Roseberry

Susan and Reid Rowlands

February 15, 2016

Pat and family. I just saw this in the paper. My sincere sympathies. Doc was a wonderful man and I'll always remember fondly our great times on 28th Street. Love to all. Patty Cronin

Patricia Ganc

February 13, 2016

Doc Furguson was one of my Dad's best friends. I had no idea how impressive an athlete he was back in the day and wow Purple Heart too! All I know is Doc and Pat were some of the nicest people I've met, and my parents loved them both, Doc is now up on the Big Green in the sky with my Dad, Bob LeComte. RIP Doc, and love to you Pat and family. Annette Johnson (Netty Lecomte}

Annette Johnson

February 13, 2016

We send our most sincere sympathy to your family. The loss of a spouse and father is a terrible burden. He was a really special man, we hope the warm memories and love of family and friends will comfort you through this difficult time.
Love,
Larry and Cindy

Larry and Cindy Brodoway

February 13, 2016

Our Deepest sympathies to your entire family, so very sorry to hear of losing your Dad. Prayers & thoughts are with you all.

Kathy & Michael Trakas

Kathleen Bonkowski

February 13, 2016

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Patsy and family.

Marianne Espinoza

February 12, 2016

A great man is no longer with us!

Harvey Sweeney

February 12, 2016

I would like to send my sincerest sympathy. It truly was a blessing knowing such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Donna Ventresca (Schumacher)

February 12, 2016

Billy, Sending you and your family my deepest condolences.

Steven Bellak

February 12, 2016

PAT AND FAMILY, WE HAVE LOST A SPECIAL PERSON.

SANDY & RONNIE KNAPP

February 11, 2016

Bill, Sending you and your family my deepest condolences. May God bless you and your family at this trying time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your father rest in peace.

Darrel Bondrowski

February 11, 2016

Dear Mrs. Ferguson; Paul & Maryanne; Billy & Diane; Robbie & Barbara; Patti and extended family,
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to your family with the loss of your Husband, your Father, your Grandfather & Friend.
This morning, we were saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved family member. May the good Lord comfort each of you during your time of sorrow and grant you Peace.
Paul, I never really got to know your father well but with just the few times we spoke, he struck me as a man of true integrity.
We are thinking of you all and praying that God will grant you PEACE.
Love,
Tom, Amy & Ian Reed

Thomas Reed

February 11, 2016

My condolences to the Ferguson family. I caddied for Doc in the mid fifties when he won the DuPont C.C. Club Championship. It was a great honor to be followed by hundreds of members during the last match play round. Some 20 years later we were paired together in the Champion of Champions DSGA tournament near Dover. I was finally able to tee it up with him with fond mutual memories.
RIP.

Jim Scott

February 11, 2016

Paul ,MaryAnne, and Family, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Those in the "Greatest Generation leave a legacy strong enough to sustain those who remain. May your memories be vivid, stories be comforting, and may he rest in Peace.
Jackie and Mie Gallagher

February 11, 2016

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