GOSHEN — Jimmie Landon Ferguson, 83, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, in his residence.

He was born Oct. 6, 1931, in Nebo, N.C., to Hardy L. and Beulah (Ashe) Ferguson.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Kathryn (Newman) Ferguson of Goshen; one daughter, Deborah Welles of Elkhart; two sons, Donald (Sheila) Ferguson of Bristol and David (Susan) Ferguson Sr. of Warsaw; three brothers, Harvey (Kay) Ferguson, Howard Ferguson and Horace Ferguson, all of North Carolina; three sisters, Louise Pressnell, Doris Ann (William) Dover and Sue (Alfred) Kelly, all of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren, Todd, Brittany, Brandon, Timothy, Bryan and Tarilyn Welles, Holly Ferguson, Victoria (Erik) Calero, David Landon Ferguson Jr. and Nicholle (Kyle) Probst; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

Jimmie proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 until 1952.

He was employed for more than 27 years as a machine tender for Simplex Industries in Constantine, Mich., prior to his retirement.

Jimmie was an avid gardener, fantastic cook and enjoyed growing his flowers.

Cremation will take place at Altera Cremation Services and interment will follow in Marion National Cemetery at a later date. No public services will be conducted locally.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, is entrusted with arrangements.

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