With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Deacon Franklin "Lin" Ferguson, 84, of Kingstree, SC, husband of Betty Ferguson, who passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Deacon Franklin Ferguson

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith;    2 Timothy 4:7

Deacon Franklin Ferguson, son of the late Robert Ferguson, Sr., and Annie Lee Collins Ferguson was born August 10, 1941 in Cross, South Carolina. On January 10, 2026, God saw fit to call him home.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: two daughters; two brothers, Samuel Ferguson and Robert Kever Ferguson, Jr.; five sisters, Anna Bell Montgomery, Mary Gamble, Annie Mae Burgess, and Betty Lou Ferguson and two grandchildren.

Franklin received his formal education in the public schools of Berkeley County. He was employed at Colonial Rubber for thirty-six years until he retired.

At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Kingstree. Later in life, he became a member of the House of God, which is the church of the living God the Pillar and Ground of the Truth without, Controversary Keith Dominion.

Franklin was united in Holy Matrimony to his wife, Betty Lou Burgess Ferguson of thirty-six years on March 1 of 1989.

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife of the home, Betty Lou Burgess Ferguson; his children, Woody (Christine) Burgess of Kingstree, SC, Rosa Jackson of Florence, SC, Felicia (Sammy) Burgess of Kingstree, SC, Anna McKnight of Florence, SC and Derek McKnight of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one godchild, Frankie (Rev. Dr. Phil) Flowers; two sisters. Sarah Washington and Robersena Ferguson both of Kingstree, SC; four sisters-in-laws, Elder Mary Ann (Rev. Felix) Evans of Georgia, Chairman Deaconess Martha Matthews and Mary B. Burgess both of Kingstree, SC and Rev. Lillie Mae (Rev. Fred) Williams of Florida; two brothers-in-law, John Earl Burgess and Elder Ceotis (Rachel) Burgess both of Kingstree, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 133 Sandhurst St., Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.