E. Ferguson

Reverend E. Glynn Ferguson, 85, went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2010. He was born October 9, 1925, in Blanket, Texas to Ruby Arnetta Franklin Ferguson and Robert John Ferguson. At the age of 17 Rev. Ferguson graduated from Bangs High School in Bangs, Texas and then joined the Navy where he served his country for three years during WWII. Then Rev. Ferguson went on to attend Sam Houston State University graduating with a Degree in Sociology and then completed his Masters of Theology at Southern Methodist University. Rev. Ferguson pastored numerous churches throughout Texas, including Shiro, Clute, Bridge City, St. Augustine, Mt. Belvieu, Beaumont, Brenham, Conroe, and Timpson. After retirement, he pastored last at Chappell Hill United Methodist Church for 5 years. While serving various churches he would also assist in organizing community activities and supported the Fire Department, Ambulance Services, and Police Department. His greatest passion was serving as chaplain of several fire and police departments in the communities in which he pastored. He received numerous service awards for his services to the community. Rev. Ferguson was a member of Graham Masonic Lodge #20 A.F. and A.M. of Brenham, Texas and Hubert Lodge #67 A.F. and A.M. of Chappell Hill, Texas. He was honored to have served both Lodges as Past Worshipful Master and Chaplain. Rev. Ferguson is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Ferguson; son Robert Earl Ferguson; daughter, Tena Darlene Ferguson; grandson James Leamon Powell III, and granddaughter, Skyler Kendra Powell. He is also survived by his stepchildren: Bill and Jane King, Sue and Jimmy Harris, Richard and Cheryl King and Judy Malone. He is also survived by his nephew, Jimmy and Vickie Ferguson, nieces Pat and Roger Johle, Jean Rich, Betty and Britt Garner, as well as a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The delight of his life was his granddaughter, "Starr Baby". He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ruby Arnetta Franklin Ferguson and Robert John Ferguson; his first wife, Leta Ernell Ferguson; sister Nell Ferguson Ford; brother Edwin Ferguson, and two siblings who died at birth: Alvin Ferguson and Winona Ferguson. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at The United Methodist Church of Chappell Hill, with Rev. Paula Behrens officiating. Graveside services are under the auspices of the Grand Masonic Lodge. Viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the church of your choice, or Sunset Hospice of Tomball or Helping Hands Assisted Living in Tomball. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham. 979836-4564. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.