Gerald "Jerry" Ferguson

December 16, 1954 - December 10, 2012

Gerald “Jerry” W. Ferguson, Jr., 57, of Springfield, passed away at 6:02 pm, Monday, December 10, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1954 in Springfield, to Gerald W. Ferguson, Sr. and Donna J. Smith Ferguson. He married Cynthia Gietl on April 20, 1974 and she survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Angie Ferguson of Bloomington; one son, Doug (Jennifer) Ferguson of Springfield; three grandsons, A.J., Maxwell and Mitchell Ferguson; mother, Donna Ferguson of Springfield; four sisters, Robin (Brian) McKibben of Springfield, Kathy (Mike) Moreland of Springfield, Linda (Tim) Hulett of Shreveport, LA and Karen Kirk of Chatham; one brother Ed (Karen) Ferguson of Bloomington and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
His father; grandparents and one nephew, Sam Hulett preceded him in death.
He was a warm and loving husband, father and pa pa, who will be dearly missed.
Jerry enjoyed fishing, coaching youth baseball and basketball, and watching the Illini, Cubs and Bears. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.
He was a precinct committeeman and member of the Chatham Jaycees. He was a Capital Township Assessor; served in the Sangamon County Elections Department and was owner and operator of Angelo’s Pizza in Chatham and Springfield.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 11 am, Friday, December 14, 2012 at Calvary Temple Christian Center with Reverend Paul Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Illinois Community Blood Center.

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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

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1109 South Fifth Street

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Springfield, Illinois 62703

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Staunton, IL

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Kathy Rusk posted on 12/14/12

Cindy and Family, I am sorry to hear that Jerry has passed. I know he will be missed deeply. God bless his soul and bless you will some comfort in the times to come.

Dennis Besjak posted on 12/14/12

Jerry was a good friend and my favorite catcher in our youth baseball leagues. He called a good game and one of the few who could catch my "wicked" curve ball.. ha... my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May you Rip with your mitt, fishing pole, pizza and a beer.

Dennis Besjak posted on 12/14/12

Bruce Thompson posted on 12/14/12

Cindy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, I have many wonderful mmeories of Jaycee projects with Jerry and trips to Tablerock. Jerry enjoyed life and he wanted everyone to enjoy it with him. God Bless.

Mark and Kathleen Danner posted on 12/13/12

Baseball would not have been the same without sharing great games and moments with the Fergusons......Often thought of and never forgotten. Our hearts and prayers go out to Cindy, Doug, and Angie. With Deepest Sympathy, Mark and Kathleen Danner

Valerie Hedgepath posted on 12/12/12

Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. The memories I have of Jerry when we worked together at the Health Department in the 1990s are special to me. He was a good fried who always seem to have an interesting or funny story to tell. He will be greatly missed.

Bob McPeak posted on 12/12/12

Cindy & Family, Tina and I send our sincere condolences for your loss. We were shocked and saddened by Jerry’s passing. We mourn with you and your family and will always cherish the many memories of our good friend. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Pete Oglesby posted on 12/12/12

Cindi, Doug, and Angie, I was saddened to hear of Jerry's passing and am so very sorry for your loss. We shared a lot of fun times in Chatham with the Jaycees and those memorable fishing trips to Tablerock. To say he made the trips entertaining would be an understatement. There can never be another "Meat". May he rest in peace. Pete

Tim Nobbe posted on 12/12/12

Some of my best memories of our trips to Tablerock are of fishing with my friend "Meatball"

Colette Iocca Hohimer posted on 12/12/12

Dear Cindi and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. My sincere condolences to all. May God rest Jerry's sould and bless you with peace. Colette Iocca Hohimer

Linda Kerske posted on 12/12/12

My heart and prayers are with Jerry's family. He will always be in our hearts. I enjoyed knowing Jerry and all the great memories from HS. He always had a bright smile on his face and was always there if you needed him. He will be missed greatly!

Karen (Cox) Woods posted on 12/12/12

I have nothing but fond memories of the Ferguson family living down the street from us on Converse and my first job working at Angelo's! My deepest condolences to Cindi and the rest of the Ferguson family.

Rita Ressler Griffith posted on 12/12/12

Cindi and family so sorry for your loss. always good times and laughs when reminiscing about you both. Hope, prayers, and condolences to you and all your family and friends. Rita Ressler Griffith

Jan Brooks Walker posted on 12/12/12

I was saddened to hear of Jerry's passing, he was so young. Thinking of him of course brings back many memories of high school and working at Angelos on North Grand. Rest in Peace Jerry. Jan Brooks Walker

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