Andy Ferguson Obituary
Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Mr. Ferguson passed away Sept. 9, 2012.
He was born Aug. 17, 1940, in Tyler to Walter Anderson and Mary Helen Hale Ferguson.
Mr. Ferguson graduated from Winnsboro High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy upon the USS Mispillion and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life, Tricia, on June 1, 1963, in Bell Gardens, Calif. He was an insurance claims adjuster and co-owner of East Texas Claims Service. Mr. Ferguson was a member of the NRA and of the Single Action Shooters Society. He was a member of Woods Baptist Church and was an avid Longhorn fan. Mr. Ferguson loved God and his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Ferguson.
Mr. Ferguson is survived by his loving family including his wife of 49 years, Patricia Sanders Ferguson of Tyler; daughters, Pam Reyes and husband Rick of Round Rock, Polly Ludolph and husband Scott of Whitehouse, Jill Armstrong and husband James of Cedar Park, and Juli Looney of Tyler; brother, Phil Ferguson of Mesquite; brothers-in-law, Tommy Sanders of Lake Worth, Larry Sanders and wife Roberta of Garland; grandchildren, Aaron, Austin and Logan Ouchley of Round Rock; Blake, Tanner and Rhett Ludolph of Whitehouse, Lindsey Graham, Laney Mesta and Cassidy Montelongo, all of Cedar Park; and Jacee Looney of Tyler; great-grandson, Kael Ludolph of Whitehouse; aunt, Liz Roberts of Tyler; nephews, Rad and Kevan Ferguson and Marc and Jason Sanders; nieces, Molly Green and Vanessa Pham; and special friends, Bill Fowler, Jim Oxford and Don Cutler, all of Tyler. He is also survived by numerous cousins.
Pallbearers will be Mark Smith, Scott Ludolph, James Armstrong, Rad Ferguson, Kevan Ferguson and Rick Reyes.
Honorary pallbearers will Mr. Ferguson's grandsons.
Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.
If desired, memorials may be made to Woods Baptist Church Building Fund, 4502 Spur 248, Tyler, 75707; or Buckner International, 600 N. Pearl St., Dallas, 75201, or www.buckner.org.
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Bryan Watts
September 12, 2012
Pat and Family,
We just heard of Andy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
The Watts Family
Charles Dodson
September 12, 2012
Pat Polly and Scott, we are deeply saddened by Andy's sudden passing. He was a valued friend, a fellow Longhorn, and a true Christian gentleman. Please know our love and prayers are with you.
Charles and Sue Dodson
Frances and Charles Harrell
September 11, 2012
Andy will be remembered by his happy face, friendliness, and faithfulness at church. We're sorry we can't be at the services, but we'll be praying for all of his loved ones.
Bobbie Gail Terry
September 11, 2012
Mrs. Ferguson,
I can feel your loss as God has called your loved one home. But remember he is where the sun is always shinning waiting on your call to come home. May God be with you and all the kids and carry you through these tough times to come. Pam I Love You and the boys Jill & Julie you will all be in our prayers It is hard to lose your Dad.The only promise left is you will see him again. Love you all Bobbie Gail
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September 11, 2012
Pat and girls,
I am so sorry for your loss. Andy was the best. He will be missed by a great many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
Vicki Hawkins
Natalie Murphy
September 11, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep all of ya'll in my thoughts and prayers.
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