Oather Ferguson
October 11, 1930 - June 23, 2017

Services for Oather Lee Ferguson Jr. will be held Monday, June 26, 2017 01:00 PM at Williams & Lord Funeral Home in Ruleville, MS.

Mr. Ferguson, age 86, died on Friday, June 23, 2017 at residence in Grenada, MS.

He was born on October 11, 1930 in Glendora, MS, to the late Oather and Rosa Lewelling Ferguson Sr.

He is preceded in death by his parents,and sisters, Joyce Smallwood and Linda Bright.

Oather retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 20 years, and he was a nurse for 18 years at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, MS. He was also a Mason and a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Grenada ,MS.

He was a patriot through and through, never missed flying his flag on holidays,
and was a veteran of the Korean and Viet-Nam wars. He deeply loved his wife and all of his family.

He is survived by wife of 64 years, Ann DeWolfe Ferguson of Grenada, MS, daughter, Deborah Bowen of Grenada, MS, son, Oather Lee Ferguson III of Pensacola, Fl, brothers, El Hugh Ferguson of Cleveland, MS, and Pete Ferguson of Poplarville, MS, sisters, Dolly Sherron of Drew, MS, and Margaret Morgan of Jackson, MS, sister in law, Elizabeth Gray of Drew, MS,8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Williams & Lord Funeral Home in Ruleville. Rev. Sam Ridell will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be the Patriot Guard Riders of MS. Burial will follow at Drew Cemetery.

Williams & Lord is in charge. Online guest book may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com