Gary L. Ferguson

Deerfield – Gary L. Ferguson, age 82, passed away at home on Tuesday Nov 10, 2026, after battling Parkinson’s Disease and heart failure. He was born at home on Oct 5, 1944, to the late Gifford and Dorthy (Fisher) Ferguson. Gary served 7 years in the Naval Submarine Service. He worked for 35 years at Madison Gas and Electric. Gary married Barbara Thompson June 4, 1966.

Gary was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. He was always happiest in the woods or on the water. He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church.

Gary is survived by his wife of 60 years Barbara; son Eric Ferguson, daughter Cathy (Scott) Kopecky; grandson Zachary (Stephanie) Kepecky; brothers Ronald (Lois) Ferguson, Dennis Ferguson, and sister Shirley (Leon) Alford; and is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Sharon Dilly, and sister-in-law Jody Ferguson.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Sat Nov 21, 2026 at GRACE BAPTIST CHURH, 1801 Thompson Dr. Madison with Pastor Dean Howell presiding. Burial will be at St. Paul Liberty Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the service at the church on Saturday.

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