Michael W. Ferguson, 56, of 444 Oakleaf Court. Lord for your faithful children, life is changed, not ended. He went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at 4:42 a.m. at Wilson Memorial Hospital.
He was born on May 22, 1955, in Sidney, the son of the late Haze Ferguson and his mother Lucille (Hughes) Ferguson who survives and lives in Sidney.
Michael fought with courage, strength and great faith, a long battle that has ended this earthly life. He is now in the presence of God the Father experiencing joy and complete healing. Michael was a devout Christian, devoted husband, father and grandfather.
On April 3, 1976, he married his first love, Darlene (Gaylor) Ferguson. She survives along with their children, Brandon Michael (Alicia) Ferguson, of Sidney, and Mandy Brooke (Ferguson) Acker (Nathan), of Delaware; two beautiful grandchildren, Kealsey Marie Ferguson and Henry Michael Acker; one sister, Donna June Warner and husband John, of Florida; one sister-in-law, Kathleen Ferguson, of Sidney; and also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death was one sister and four brothers.
Michael had worked at Honda of America as an engineering coordinator for 18 years before retiring due to his poor health. He was a 35-year member of Sidney Church of God on Wagner Avenue.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Sidney Church of God on Wagner Avenue with the Rev. Shane Jackson and the Rev. Randy McKinney officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco.
Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sidney Church of God.
Memorials may be made to Sidney Church of God Children's Ministry in memory of Michael W. Ferguson.
All arrangements are in the care of Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave.
Condolences may be expressed to the Ferguson family at the funeral home's website, www.cromesfh.com.