Jesse Robert Ferguson

December 3, 1937 - February 14, 2008

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.