John Robert Ferguson Jr.

Published 5:56 pm Thursday, March 29, 2012

MISSOURI, March 29 – John Robert Ferguson Jr., born and raised in Meherrin, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, March 8, 2012 in St. Louis, MO. He was the beloved husband of Joann Allgood for 53 years.

Mr. Ferguson served his country as a MCO in the US Army. He was a member of the Rotary Club, served on the Salvation Army Advisory Counsel, and was a deacon chairman and charter member of South County Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO. He was an avid golfer.

He leaves behind three children, Rodney Ferguson, Rhonda Lewis and Randall Ferguson; four grandchildren, Kelsey and Shannon Ferguson and Austin and Connor Lewis; three sisters, Ruby Amos, Laura Childress and Betty Hammock; and a brother, Emmett (Tubby) Ferguson.

Mr. Ferguson was laid to rest in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO on March 12.

Kutis Funeral Home, Missouri, was in charge of arrangements.