Howard Ferguson

Howard “Fergy” Ferguson, age 95, passed away Sunday September 13, 2026, at his home.

Fergy was born on September 23, 1930, in Ohio to the late Aaron and Mamie Ferguson.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carmella Louise Speirs Ferguson and his second wife, Thelma Irene Hankins Ferguson.

Fergy had an incredible 32-year career at Clinch River Power Plant. Due in large to his abilities in Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance, Clinch River Plant was recognized for many years as one of the most efficient, dependable, and lowest cost operating power plants in the country. He was regularly recognized by the highest levels of company management for his many Operations Improvement Ideas. The sixty-eight-year-old plant is still in service due to its employees throughout the years following Fergy’s work ethic and dedication. Fergy was also a 32nd Degree Mason.

Fergy is survived by his son Mark A. Ferguson and wife, Krystyna; grandson, Jon M. Ferguson wife, Melody; four great-grandchildren. Granddaughter, Sarah Lorraine Ferguson Miller and husband, Chris; one great-grandchild. Daughter, Lisa Doreen Ferguson Parrott and husband Dan K. Parrott; and one grandson, Daniel Lee Parrott.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2pm Wednesday September 23, 2026, in the Combs-Hess Funeral and Cremation Service chapel with Pastor Mackenzie Stansbury officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm prior to the service. Entombment will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Dan Parrott, Bill Chambers, Joel Harrison, Jon M. Ferguson, James E. Sword and Greg Thompson.

The family of Howard Ferguson and Thelma Irene Hankins Ferguson wish to thank the following people for their love and care for our Dad and Mom; Dr. Nick Harman and nurse practitioner, McKenna Price and staff of C-Health-Lebanon, physicians and staff of Russell County Hospital including the Ballad Cancer Center; Seth Wilson owner of Senior Helpers his staff and wonderful caregivers; nurses and staff of Caris Health Care, Cedar Bluff; our wonderful friends at Pat’s Kountry Diner; Sam Hess and Terry Spencer and the staff of Combs-Hess Funeral & Cremation Service; William Salyer of Ketron Memorial Gardens; who all loved and respected our Dad and Mom and made their lives and passing so much better that it would have ever been with out each and every one of them. May God richly bless you all.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Town of Lebanon Community Thanksgiving Dinner, P.O. Box 309 Lebanon, VA 24266.

Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared on the Combs-Hess Funeral & Cremation Service Facebook page or on their website. Combs-Hess Funeral and Cremation Service, 291 Highway 71, Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444.