Frederick S. Ferguson, 78, of Austin, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.  He was born December 1, 1941 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late R. F. and Theda Shaffer Ferguson.  Mr. Ferguson proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He was a member of Austin Church of Christ.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Martha Cantwell Ferguson and daughter, Vicki Ferguson Wilson.

Survivors include his children, Kelly (Becky) Ferguson and Joe (Emily) Ferguson; grandchildren, Sara Wilson, Logan Lucas, Cassie Wilson Cook, Colby Ferguson, Jake Ferguson, Luke Ferguson and Beau Ferguson, as well as, five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Mount Carmel Cemetery with Brother Jerry Knoblin and Brother Ben Leonard officiating.  Arrangements by Moore's Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816.