Jesse Robert Ferguson

December 3, 1937 - February 14, 2008

Obituary

Mr. Jesse Robert Ferguson was born on Friday, December 3, 1937, son of the late Jesse and Lula Jackson Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 70 years, 2 months and 11 days. He was born in Des Arc, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a farmer, musician who loved to sing and play his guitar and was of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by one son, Neil Ferguson and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Dunning Ferguson of the home; two daughters, Annie and Jason Hill of Herrin, Ill., and Tiona and Ed Overturf of Benton, Ill.; two sons, Robert and Cheryl Ferguson of Marion, Ill., and Matt and Michelle Ferguson of Jonesboro; one sister, Annie Pempek of WI; one half-brother, Sheeryl Foshee of Anna, Ill.; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon February 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. John Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery near Trumann, Ark. Pallbearers will be Brian Hill, Joshua Wilson, Jerry Vlasak, Jason Norris, Jerry Don Dunning and Ron Carter. Honorary pallbearer will be Trent Davis Visitation will be Sunday evening February 17, 2008 from 4 to 6 at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"id like to find hise wife he wise married to at the time of hise dath and speek to her could you have thim to call me at 483-0060 and tell her are some one in hise family to call me we where good friends and i need to speek to thim if she dont mind annie are hise son are wife at the time george sanders

george, trumann

March 31, 2008

"Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim and Dodie Osment, Harrisburg Arkansas

March 5, 2008

"please send robet ferguson a letter if you got hise adddress and have him to send me something po box 1016 and t y georgesanders

georgesanders, trumann arkansas

February 23, 2008

"Uncle Jess, you will be missed...You always made us kids laugh with your comedic antics and style...Love Kaye, Tadpole, and Robby Holt

kaye holt burns, mountain home ar

February 22, 2008

"I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, I've known Jesse for a long time. He was a very good friend of my dad's (the late Bob Arnold). May god be with you in your time of need.Sincerely,The family of Bob Arnold

Amanda (Arnold) Smith, Trumann, AR

February 19, 2008

"May God be with you in this time of need. I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is a difficult time, but just remember i am here for you. If you need anything all you have to do is call. Jesse was a special person to all of us. Just remember the good the times that you got to spend with him. He will never be forgot and he will always be with you in spirit. Love You All,Deborah & Family

Moreno Family, Bay, Arkansas

February 18, 2008

"this is to say we have been friends fore a long time /may god bless thim /tell annie her dad we deerlee loved and we miss all of thim /annie wise my 1 love but id like to be there fore her and the familly as well love georgesanders

george, trumann

February 18, 2008

"THIS IS TO SAY IV ALL WAYS LOVE THIS GUY HE WISE LIKE A DAD TO ME AND HISE KID;S WHERE SOME ONE IV ALL WAYS LOVE AND ANNIE WISE A GRATE PERSON IN LIFE JUST LIKE HER DADA 'MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND IM THERE FORE YOU IF YOU NEED ANY THANG I GIVE YAL MY FHONE NUMBER'S LATER MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

georgesanders, trumann arkansas

February 18, 2008

"may god bless all the faily and friends george

georgesanders, trumann

February 17, 2008

"Valerie and Tiona we are sorry to hear of your loss. Your in our thoughts and prays. Love Ya'll!

Mindy Shaver, Paragould, Arkansas

February 17, 2008

"I'm so sorry for your loseMy heart goes out to the wholefamily.You are all in my prayers. Doris Farmer

Doris Farmer, Trumann,Ark.

February 17, 2008

"Our deepest sympathy to all of you.We always enjoyed hearing him sing and play the guitar. Especially the song "Something got a hold of me". He was a fun loving person.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Norma Johnson & The Spicer Family, West Memphis, AR

February 17, 2008

"May God's special blessings be with you in your time of sorrow... You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Calaway, Jonesboro, Arkansas

February 16, 2008

"You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim&Deanna Reed , Geneva Reed, Trumann,Ar

February 16, 2008