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Bill Ferguson Obituary
Bill was born Dec. 5, 1928, in Speegleville, to Liddell Ferguson and Jessie Merrill Ferguson. He married Jewel Coker Feb. 18, 1953, in Waco. He worked for the American Red Cross as the Director of Blood Services for 17 years before joining the Austin-Closs Company as a salesman where he worked for 34 years until his health declined just three months ago. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Bill enjoyed fishing, dove hunting and traveling with his wife, Jewel. He was also well known for his love of Baylor Bear sports. Bill was a member of Lake Shore Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jewel; daughter, Rhonda Bremser of Wharton; brother, Blandon Ferguson of San Antonio; sister, Keet Nelson of San Antonio; granddaughters, Lauren Brooke Hlavinka of El Campo, and Amy Nicole Bremser of Wharton; great-grandson, Carter Scott Hlavinka; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Colin Hlavinka, Robert Coker, Ace Closs, Dr. Garland Novosad, George Jansky and Gene Kroll.
The Guest Book is available at www.oakcrestwaco.com.
December 5, 1928 - May 22, 2011
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June 1, 2011
Mother and I have just learned of Bill's passing and are so sorry for your loss. Mother, Daddy and I thought so much of Bill. He always came to see Daddy while he was sick and it meant so much to him. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you through this difficult time.
The Curtis Holze Family
Craig & Willene Ferguson
May 24, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
May 24, 2011
Mr. Ferguson was my neighbor on the street where I owned my first home. He and his wife were so kind and sweet. I enjoyed the chance to get to know them both. I know he will be missed.
Diane Lynch Herrington
Ace Closs
May 24, 2011
I never knew a more honest, friendly, nor Christian man than Bill. His good-hearted companionship at work and on hunting trips will be sorely missed by all of us lucky enough to have been a part of his happy life.
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