With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Tom Ferguson, Jr., an army veteran, formerly of Greeleyville, SC, who passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Celebrating the Life of Tom Ferguson, Jr

SFC Tom Ferguson, Jr. was born on July 22, 1953, in Cross, South Carolina to the late Mary Ferguson Gamble and Tom Bennett. He was reared by his maternal grandparents, the late Robert and Ann Lee Ferguson, Sr.

Tom graduated from C.E. Murray High School, Greeleyville, South Carolina in 1975.  Following graduation, Tom relocated to Queens, New York, where he worked for his father's construction company.  After years of hard labor, Tom enlisted in the United States Army on January 5, 1979.

Tom served his country from 1979 until his retirement, January 31, 1998.  Throughout his military years, Tom received numerous accolades which include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Award, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze 3 Service Star. His years of military service reflected his strength, discipline, and unwavering devotion to his country.

On June 12, 2010, Tom married Arletha Smith Ferguson. Together, they shared thirteen years of marriage, companionship, and cherished memories until her passing on December 18, 2023.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Rainier Rehabilitation Center in Puyallup, Washington, Tom peacefully answered God's call and transitioned from his earthly life to his eternal home.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, as well as his siblings, Rosa Dell Gamble, Diane Bennett, Terry Bennett, Robert Bennett, and Carl Bennett.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his beloved children, Otis (Sharon) Durant of Kingstree, South Carolina, Natasha Ferguson and Jonathan Ferguson both of Tacoma, Washington; nine sisters, Thomasina Ferguson of Jamaica, NY, Deloris (Carol) Gamble and Dianne (Joseph) Murray both of Greeleyville, SC, Dorcil (Michael) Swaringer of Florence, SC, Jeannette (Ricky) Pressley of Kingstree, SC, Sharon Bennett of Goose Creek, SC, Roslyn (Basiel) Blackwood of NJ, and Saconda Bennett of Cross, SC; three brothers, William (Julia) Gamble, III. Of Manning, SC, Greg (Veronica) Bennett of Summerville, SC and Timmie (Yvonne) Bennett of Atlanta, GA; two aunts, Robersena Ferguson and Sarah Washington both of Kingstree, SC; four uncles, Henry (Rachel) Bennett of Columbia, SC, Melvin Richburg of Eutwaville, SC, Johnny Bennett  and Leon Bennett both of Cross, SC; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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