James Ferguson

James Glenn Ferguson James Glenn Ferguson, 91, died Friday January 28, 2011, at the Lonoke Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lonoke, AR. He was born September 1, 1919 in Fort Scott, KS to James and Ethel(Briggs) Ferguson. He married Ruth Eileen Brooks, of Hume, MO, on May 26, 1942 in Nevada, MO. Jimmie was inducted into the U.S. Navy in 1944 and received his honorable discharge in 1946 as a Motor Machinist's Mate 3rd Class. Jimmie and Ruth lived for a short time in Vallejo, CA, then moved to North Little Rock, AR where he worked 33 years for Union Pacific RR as a machinist and retired as an inspector in 1980. Jimmie was a devoted husband. He and Ruth were best friends for almost 67 years. They enjoyed traveling, dancing and many other common interests together. Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ferguson, on April 9, 2009. He is survived by a nephew, Ed Brooks and his wife Linda, and two nieces, Clarenita Brack and her husband John, and Linda Garrison and her husband Michael. He is also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 1:00pm with services at 2:00pm at Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton, KS. Internment will be in Evergreen Cemetary in Fort Scott, KS. Those who wish may contribute to Disabled Veterans c/o Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton, KS. Arrangements Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home Pleasanton, Kansas.