William "Billy" Ferguson

Billy Ferguson, 81, of Abbeville, husband of Gladys Culbreth Ferguson, died on Thursday, July 24, 2008, surrounded by his family, at his residence. He was born in Abbeville to the late Andrew S. and Martha Pressley Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church and was a WWII veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the textile industry and was co-owner of Ferg's Florist in Abbeville. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his brother, James E. "Jim" Ferguson. He is survived by his wife of 61 years of the home; three sons, Sam Ferguson and his wife Patsy of Honea Path, SC, David Ferguson and his wife Christine of Augusta, GA and Barry Ferguson and his wife Janet of Abbeville; a brother, Robert "Frog" Ferguson and his wife Joyce of Abbeville; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, July 25, 2008 at Harris Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11:00AM in Sharon United Methodist Church cemetery with the Rev. Bob Pettit and Rev. Arnold Johnson officiating. The family is at the residence. Memorial contributions, in memory of Billy, may be sent to the Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646 OR to the Abbeville Health Related Home Care, 818 W. Greenwood St., Abbeville, SC 29620 OR to a charity of ones choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Ferguson family