Francis Gene Ferguson, 89 of Fairbury, died at 8:05pm, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac.

Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Faith Fellowship church in Fairbury. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.

Francis was born March 17, 1929 in Saunemin, the son of Pharis N and Nancy B. (Brady) Ferguson. He married Mary C. DeFrees on June 16, 1951 in Pontiac; she preceded him in death in December 1987. He then married Margaret Neth on June 18, 1990 in Orange County, CA; she also preceded him in death in July 2001. He later married Marian Knutson on June 17, 2002 in New Mexico; she survives in Fairbury.

Also surviving are his children, Mike (Sandy) Ferguson of Poplar Grove, IL, Paul (Jennifer) Ferguson of Morris, IL, Nancy Ferguson of Morris, IL, Liz (Matt) Nussmeier of Winter Haven, FL, John (Valentina) Ferguson of Beaver, UT, and Ted Ferguson of Colorado; step-children, Calvin (Deb) Knutson of Streator, IL, Judy (Kenny) Scurlock of Fairbury, IL, Todd (Dena) Knutson of Braidwood, IL, Andy (Laura) Knutson of Raymond, IL, and James (Traci) Knutson of Coal City, IL; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren; and one brother, William H. Ferguson of DeBary, FL.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Danny Ferguson and 5 siblings.

Mr. Ferguson served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1950. He attended Faith Fellowship Church of Fairbury and was a member of the IBEW Electrical Union for over 60 years.