Larry Ferguson (Bolivar) 's Obituary
Larry Kenneth Ferguson, 79, of Bolivar, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 29, 2018. Larry was born on April 24, 1939 in Dresden, MO the son of Clyde Marshall (CM.) Ferguson and Hazel Irene (Edwards) Ferguson. Larry graduated from Smith Cotton High School in Sedalia, MO and furthered his education at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Business.
He is survived by his wife Arleen Ferguson of 57 years, two sons Mike Ferguson and his wife Pam, two grandchildren, Shane and Hannah Ferguson of Clinton, MO. Marc Ferguson of Bolivar, MO and two grandchildren, Ryan and Malory Ferguson. Daughter, Amber Ferguson of Bolivar, MO. Larry is also survived by two brothers, Bob Ferguson and wife Kathy, La Monte, MO and Bill Ferguson and wife Patty, Sedalia, MO. Larry is also survived by five nieces and one nephew.
Larry truly enjoyed a long and successful career in agriculture as a feed salesman where he always focused on improving the health and productivity of livestock and the profitability of the livestock producer. His dedication allowed him to be the recipient of many awards for his achievements in the animal nutrition business. He developed many lifelong friendships through his occupation and various organizations that he belonged to and served in such as Bolivar Rotary Club President, Bolivar Booster Club President, Abou Ben Adhem Shriners, Masonic Lodge, Gideons International President, Polk County Cattlemen's Association and he certainly enjoyed all the people in his church family at Brighton Highway Assembly of God Church.
Services for Larry will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Butler Funeral Home Bolivar, MO. Visitation will be held 1:00 Pm - 2:00 PM at the Butler Funeral Home Thursday, July 5, 2018. Burial will take place 11:00 AM Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, MO.
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