William Edward Ferguson Jr., age 71 of Bronston, Kentucky and formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in his residence. He was born in Stirrat, West Virginia on November 6, 1941 the son of William Edward and Velva (Browning) Ferguson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the Vietnam War. He retired from MEAD after 35 years and he loved to fish.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Nancy (Mounts) Ferguson, daughter Debra (Richard) McEnheimer, daughter-in-law Diane ferguson, grandchildren Rick (Stephanie) McEnheimer, Laura (Vince) Pfeiffer, Shanon Ferguson, and Josh Ferguson, great grandson Jordan Sutton, 2 brothers Hiram Ferguson and Tommy Ferguson, a sister Brenda Niece, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son William E. Ferguson III.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, October 28, 2013 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 12:00 pm in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in care of the Blessing Funeral Home, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.