Thomas Fred Ferguson

A native of Statham, he was the son of the late Thomas Fred Ferguson Sr. and Lois Grimwood Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by loving wife of 60 years, Mrs. Gayle Mobley Ferguson, and his grandson, Britt Ferguson.

Mr. Ferguson was a devoted member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and retired as a truck driver with Complete Auto Transit after 38 years of service and was part of the Teamsters Union. He was inducted by the Barrow County Sports Hall of fame for his success in basketball. He was also well respected as a coach for various little league baseball and softball teams. After his retirement, Mr. Ferguson enjoyed playing golf and attending all UGA sporting events. He was also a member of the Monroe Country Club.

Mr. Ferguson is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Mike) Drake, Winder; sons, Freddie (Beverly) of Winder, Andy (Debbie) of Statham, Kevin (Brenda) of Winder, and Mitch (Elizabeth) of Martinez.

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Fred Ferguson will be held on Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2017 at 4:00 PM from the Smith Memory Chapel, 755 Atl. Hwy SE, Winder, GA 30680. Burial will follow the service at the Statham Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Saturday evening, April 22, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

The family has requested that donations be made in memory of Mr. Ferguson to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.