Leonard Lee Ferguson Sr., 85, of Van Vleck, Tx, passed away peacefully April 29, 2017. He was born April 11, 1932 in Leon County to the late Barrnet M. Ferguson and Amanda Irene Robinson Ferguson. At 6'3, he was a basketball player when he graduated from Leona High School and then attended Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, TX followed by Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, TX where he majored in accounting. Afterwards, Leonard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he was recommended to attend sea school to become part of the Sea-Going Marines, in the Elite CV-47s. He served two years aboard the attack air craft carrier “The U.S.S. Philippine Sea”, which was involved in the Korean Conflict. After serving for 3 years, he exited the Marines with the rank of Sergeant. His role as a Marine was one he was especially proud of.
Leonard then went to work in New Braunfels, TX at the textile mill where he met his wife of 56 years, Doris Ann Hartwick Ferguson, whom he married on February 11, 1961. They moved to Jones Creek, Texas where he worked as a prison guard at the Clemens Unit. Following this, he became employed at Phillips Petroleum Co. in Old Ocean, TX where he immediately was tagged with the nickname: “Shotgun”. He retired from Phillips in 1996 as a Stillman, and was employed for 29 ½ years.
He and his family moved to Van Vleck 50 years ago. During this time he served on the Water Board in Van Vleck and served in the Vol. Fire Dept and was Chief for several years. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post 8551. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck, Tx.
Leonard loved to fish and eat the fish he caught. He enjoyed hunting and gardening and his grandkids were the light of his life. He loved visiting with family and with his quick wit, he always had a funny comeback to any remark. He enjoyed reading comic books, watching old westerns, and watching Houston Astros games on T.V. He was a news hound, a trait he passed on to his grandson. He liked to read his bible and upper room nightly, from which his favorite verse was John: 2, 14, “In my Father's house there are many mansions...” He loved the holidays and his favorite Christmas song was “Oh Holy Night”. His favorite book was: “I Give You Texas”, he always had several dogs, especially Boxers and Boston Terriers, and raised cockatiels and other birds for many years. His favorite song was the instrumental, “Unchained Melody”. His favorite flower was the blue hydrangea, which did not compare to the blue of his eyes. He will be greatly missed by his family who depended on his intelligence, strength, and integrity in their daily lives.
Leonard was preceded in death by brothers Quincy A. Ferguson and Marion F. Ferguson, as well as his twin brother Lloyd. B. Ferguson of Leona, Tx. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ann Ferguson of Van Vleck, Tx.; son Leonard Lee Ferguson, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Richmond, Tx. ; daughter Nancy Cox and husband Ken of China Spring, Tx. ; ister Mittie Cobb of Austin, Tx,; grandchildren Erin Ferguson of Richmond, Tx and K.C. Cox and Kylie Cox of China Spring, Tx.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm-6pm, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the First Methodist Church in Van Vleck, Tx. The Service to Celebrate His Life will begin at 6pm with Reverend Kenny Carter officiating. Entombment will be at 2:00pm, Thursday May 4, 2017 at the Ferguson Family Cemetary in Leona, Tx. Honorary Pallbears are Gary Ferguson, David Ferguson, K.C. Cox, Joe L. Cobb, Giles Shine, Gary Soechting, Roland Talley, James Williams Jr., Erin Ferguson and Kylie Cox.
Leonard then went to work in New Braunfels, TX at the textile mill where he met his wife of 56 years, Doris Ann Hartwick Ferguson, whom he married on February 11, 1961. They moved to Jones Creek, Texas where he worked as a prison guard at the Clemens Unit. Following this, he became employed at Phillips Petroleum Co. in Old Ocean, TX where he immediately was tagged with the nickname: “Shotgun”. He retired from Phillips in 1996 as a Stillman, and was employed for 29 ½ years.
He and his family moved to Van Vleck 50 years ago. During this time he served on the Water Board in Van Vleck and served in the Vol. Fire Dept and was Chief for several years. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post 8551. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck, Tx.
Leonard loved to fish and eat the fish he caught. He enjoyed hunting and gardening and his grandkids were the light of his life. He loved visiting with family and with his quick wit, he always had a funny comeback to any remark. He enjoyed reading comic books, watching old westerns, and watching Houston Astros games on T.V. He was a news hound, a trait he passed on to his grandson. He liked to read his bible and upper room nightly, from which his favorite verse was John: 2, 14, “In my Father's house there are many mansions...” He loved the holidays and his favorite Christmas song was “Oh Holy Night”. His favorite book was: “I Give You Texas”, he always had several dogs, especially Boxers and Boston Terriers, and raised cockatiels and other birds for many years. His favorite song was the instrumental, “Unchained Melody”. His favorite flower was the blue hydrangea, which did not compare to the blue of his eyes. He will be greatly missed by his family who depended on his intelligence, strength, and integrity in their daily lives.
Leonard was preceded in death by brothers Quincy A. Ferguson and Marion F. Ferguson, as well as his twin brother Lloyd. B. Ferguson of Leona, Tx. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ann Ferguson of Van Vleck, Tx.; son Leonard Lee Ferguson, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Richmond, Tx. ; daughter Nancy Cox and husband Ken of China Spring, Tx. ; ister Mittie Cobb of Austin, Tx,; grandchildren Erin Ferguson of Richmond, Tx and K.C. Cox and Kylie Cox of China Spring, Tx.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm-6pm, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the First Methodist Church in Van Vleck, Tx. The Service to Celebrate His Life will begin at 6pm with Reverend Kenny Carter officiating. Entombment will be at 2:00pm, Thursday May 4, 2017 at the Ferguson Family Cemetary in Leona, Tx. Honorary Pallbears are Gary Ferguson, David Ferguson, K.C. Cox, Joe L. Cobb, Giles Shine, Gary Soechting, Roland Talley, James Williams Jr., Erin Ferguson and Kylie Cox.
Leonard Lee Ferguson Sr., 85, of Van Vleck, Tx, passed away peacefully April 29, 2017. He was born April 11, 1932 in Leon County to the late Barrnet M. Ferguson and Amanda Irene Robinson Ferguson. At 6'3, he was a basketball player when he graduated from Leona High School and then attended Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, TX followed by Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, TX where he majored in accounting. Afterwards, Leonard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he was recommended to attend sea school to become part of the Sea-Going Marines, in the Elite CV-47s. He served two years aboard the attack air craft carrier “The U.S.S. Philippine Sea”, which was involved in the Korean Conflict. After serving for 3 years, he exited the Marines with the rank of Sergeant. His role as a Marine was one he was especially proud of.
Leonard then went to work in New Braunfels, TX at the textile mill where he met his wife of 56 years, Doris Ann Hartwick Ferguson, whom he married on February 11, 1961. They moved to Jones Creek, Texas where he worked as a prison guard at the Clemens Unit. Following this, he became employed at Phillips Petroleum Co. in Old Ocean, TX where he immediately was tagged with the nickname: “Shotgun”. He retired from Phillips in 1996 as a Stillman, and was employed for 29 ½ years.
He and his family moved to Van Vleck 50 years ago. During this time he served on the Water Board in Van Vleck and served in the Vol. Fire Dept and was Chief for several years. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post 8551. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck, Tx.
Leonard loved to fish and eat the fish he caught. He enjoyed hunting and gardening and his grandkids were the light of his life. He loved visiting with family and with his quick wit, he always had a funny comeback to any remark. He enjoyed reading comic books, watching old westerns, and watching Houston Astros games on T.V. He was a news hound, a trait he passed on to his grandson. He liked to read his bible and upper room nightly, from which his favorite verse was John: 2, 14, “In my Father's house there are many mansions...” He loved the holidays and his favorite Christmas song was “Oh Holy Night”. His favorite book was: “I Give You Texas”, he always had several dogs, especially Boxers and Boston Terriers, and raised cockatiels and other birds for many years. His favorite song was the instrumental, “Unchained Melody”. His favorite flower was the blue hydrangea, which did not compare to the blue of his eyes. He will be greatly missed by his family who depended on his intelligence, strength, and integrity in their daily lives.
Leonard was preceded in death by brothers Quincy A. Ferguson and Marion F. Ferguson, as well as his twin brother Lloyd. B. Ferguson of Leona, Tx. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ann Ferguson of Van Vleck, Tx.; son Leonard Lee Ferguson, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Richmond, Tx. ; daughter Nancy Cox and husband Ken of China Spring, Tx. ; ister Mittie Cobb of Austin, Tx,; grandchildren Erin Ferguson of Richmond, Tx and K.C. Cox and Kylie Cox of China Spring, Tx.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm-6pm, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the First Methodist Church in Van Vleck, Tx. The Service to Celebrate His Life will begin at 6pm with Reverend Kenny Carter officiating. Entombment will be at 2:00pm, Thursday May 4, 2017 at the Ferguson Family Cemetary in Leona, Tx. Honorary Pallbears are Gary Ferguson, David Ferguson, K.C. Cox, Joe L. Cobb, Giles Shine, Gary Soechting, Roland Talley, James Williams Jr., Erin Ferguson and Kylie Cox.
Leonard then went to work in New Braunfels, TX at the textile mill where he met his wife of 56 years, Doris Ann Hartwick Ferguson, whom he married on February 11, 1961. They moved to Jones Creek, Texas where he worked as a prison guard at the Clemens Unit. Following this, he became employed at Phillips Petroleum Co. in Old Ocean, TX where he immediately was tagged with the nickname: “Shotgun”. He retired from Phillips in 1996 as a Stillman, and was employed for 29 ½ years.
He and his family moved to Van Vleck 50 years ago. During this time he served on the Water Board in Van Vleck and served in the Vol. Fire Dept and was Chief for several years. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post 8551. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Van Vleck, Tx.
Leonard loved to fish and eat the fish he caught. He enjoyed hunting and gardening and his grandkids were the light of his life. He loved visiting with family and with his quick wit, he always had a funny comeback to any remark. He enjoyed reading comic books, watching old westerns, and watching Houston Astros games on T.V. He was a news hound, a trait he passed on to his grandson. He liked to read his bible and upper room nightly, from which his favorite verse was John: 2, 14, “In my Father's house there are many mansions...” He loved the holidays and his favorite Christmas song was “Oh Holy Night”. His favorite book was: “I Give You Texas”, he always had several dogs, especially Boxers and Boston Terriers, and raised cockatiels and other birds for many years. His favorite song was the instrumental, “Unchained Melody”. His favorite flower was the blue hydrangea, which did not compare to the blue of his eyes. He will be greatly missed by his family who depended on his intelligence, strength, and integrity in their daily lives.
Leonard was preceded in death by brothers Quincy A. Ferguson and Marion F. Ferguson, as well as his twin brother Lloyd. B. Ferguson of Leona, Tx. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ann Ferguson of Van Vleck, Tx.; son Leonard Lee Ferguson, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Richmond, Tx. ; daughter Nancy Cox and husband Ken of China Spring, Tx. ; ister Mittie Cobb of Austin, Tx,; grandchildren Erin Ferguson of Richmond, Tx and K.C. Cox and Kylie Cox of China Spring, Tx.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm-6pm, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the First Methodist Church in Van Vleck, Tx. The Service to Celebrate His Life will begin at 6pm with Reverend Kenny Carter officiating. Entombment will be at 2:00pm, Thursday May 4, 2017 at the Ferguson Family Cemetary in Leona, Tx. Honorary Pallbears are Gary Ferguson, David Ferguson, K.C. Cox, Joe L. Cobb, Giles Shine, Gary Soechting, Roland Talley, James Williams Jr., Erin Ferguson and Kylie Cox.
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