Jimmie “Jim” L. Ferguson, 73, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020.
He was born on December 18, 1946 in Churbusco, Indiana to Clifford and Marie Ferguson.
He graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1966. Jimmie served in the US Army until 1969, and still loved to share the story about sinking his tank. He worked at Kelsey Hayes/TRW from 1970 until 2006.
In 1970, he married Gwen Dunigan. They shared nearly 50 years together. He is survived by Gwen and daughters Tammi (Troy) Kunz and Jennifer (Jeff) Sinkey. Lovingly known as Papa, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Trevor and Taryn Kunz and William and Jacob Sinkey, with whom he shared his love for fishing at the lake and staying up late laughing and telling stories.
Also surviving him are brothers John and Jack Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Sonny, and daughter Julie.
Jim never knew a stranger, even when Gwen dragged him all over the US and Caribbean. He was a member of the Eagles, Amvets, and S.C.R.A.P.
A gathering of Jim’s friends and family will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020, from Noon until 3:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the School of Hope, 1001 Castalia St., Fremont, OH 43420.
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Deb Billow
Gwen,
I am , so sorry, for the loss of your precious husband. I am keeping you in my prayers!
Deb Billow
Debbie Schaefer
Sending prayers of peace and comfort to you all.
Sincerely, Catawba Friends,
Mark & Debbie Schaefer
Ed & Lou Booze
Gwen,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Please accept our sincere condolences. You and yours are in our prayers.
Associated Buyers
With Deepest Sympathy to the Jim Ferguson Family
May loving memories bring comfort to you in this time of sadness.
A great emptiness will be felt by us here at Associated Buyers. He was here just about every day if even to sit and look at the latest gun magazine.
A great man in several ways and we loved his sense of humor.
Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz
Sarah (Keating) Reineck & family
Ferguson family,
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers! Jimmie was a wonderful man and great friend to our family! I will never forget his humor or generosity. I am glad he was a great companion to my parents for all these years and will be surely missed!
Frankie
Jim, omgosh i am crying right now. I just saw this. I would be there had i seen it yest. I am so sorry you were my number one best friend there. I will never forget you. Your heart was so pure and beautiful. I am so sorry tou suffered so much. I am glad we talked about it. Gwen, you too were my best friend out there. Both of you were down to earth, unwavering good people. I miss you. I was hoping to see you both one more time.
My heart is broken. again. Only the good die. I lost the last dog doll last week. Now jim. Wow my heart is broken again. He was a good friend. A very good friend. We knew about suffering. I worried , he worried. He sure loved moe moe. My condolences to the whole family. What a big loss. So sorry.
Cynthia Bartlett
Gwen, My deepest, heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family. May the Lord’s peace be with you all. Cindy Bartlett
Michelle
So sorry for your loss Gwen. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers and love.
Brian gabel
Gwen and family,
So sorry for your loss, he will be deeply missed by Brian and me
So sorry we are out of state or we would be with you, will be back in a couple weeks and will get with you…
Brian and Sandi
Laura Lehmann
What a nice memorial video! Ferg was a good man and a very good friend to Dad. I will keep your family in my prayers and always remember all of the wonderful memories made.
Antoinette (Toni Porczak) Shilling
Gwen, I am so sorry for the loss of your loving husband Jim. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sure Jim is in the loving arms of Jesus.
Susann Robitski Zimmerman
Gwen, So sorry to hear of your loss. You’re in my thoughts.