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Glennis Martin Ferguson

June 12, 1959 - June 6, 2012

Glennis Martin Ferguson, 52, of S. Gorham St., Fayette, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, June 6, 2012, in Gorham Township. He was born on June 12, 1959, in Hudson, MI, to Earl M. and L. Dolores (Kingsley) Ferguson. He married his high school sweetheart, Paula Jean VanAssche, on January 26, 1980, and she survives.

Glennis lived his entire life in Fayette. He graduated from Gorham Fayette High School Class of 1977, and later served on its Board of Education. He managed the Fayette Super Value store for several years after high school, and most recently was employed as a branch manager at Perfection Bakeries in Temperance, MI. A true handyman, he enjoyed working outdoors, woodworking, and mechanics. He enjoyed all types of sports. Glennis had a deep love for his family, in which he instilled the values of hard work, determination, and pride. His humble, helpful spirit and comforting smile will be sorely missed. Glennis was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Fayette.

Surviving Glennis in addition to his wife, Paula, are his parents, Earl and Dee Ferguson of Fayette; five children, Rebecca Jean (Dug) Senters of Perrysburg, OH, Nicole Marie Ferguson of Fort Wayne, IN, Jason Martin (Lindsey) Ferguson of Fayette; Kristin May (and fiancée Mat Johnson) of Fayette; and Kevin James Ferguson at home; a sister, Lynne Ferguson (and Matt Moats) of Fayette; two grandchildren, Caleb Martin and Carly Renee Ferguson of Fayette; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Glennis and Juanita Ferguson; maternal grandparents, Harry and Alice Kingsley; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, T. James and Geraldine VanAssche.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Glennis Ferguson will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Fayette with Father Fred Duschl as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fayette. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Sunday, from 2-8 p.m., with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial donations in Glennis’s honor to a charity of their choice.

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Russ and Judy Bowers on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We did not know Glennis but he was a very special person to many people as shown by the heartfelt comments and his wonderful family who are also very special. He will always be smiling down at you and in your hearts. He will be the sun that brightens your day. God Bless you and give you strength and peace.

Jay and Kelli Williams on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 2:19 PM

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Brian Boerst on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 9:55 AM

It was heartwarming to see to amount of friends and family that were there on Saturday. It most give some comfort to his family to know how much Glennis was loved. I pray God grants peace to his family and some kind of understanding. Rest in peace Glennis.

Pam Barnett on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 5:52 PM

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will hold you all in my thoughts and prayers as you walk these days ahead. Paula, I will contact you soon.

Jan Wolard on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 5:08 PM

I only had the honor and priviledge to know Glennis for a short time through Aunt Millie's but he was wonderful. Always pleasant and helpful. He cared..something few do these days. Know your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord help you find the Peace you deserve.

Floyd and Connie Vincent on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Glennis was a very kind and helpful neighbor. He was also always helpful at the grocery store. He will be greatly missed.

Sheri Lesinszki on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 9:34 AM

My friend ,my co-worker, you will be missed so very much. So many great memories . Love and prayers to the Ferguson Family. God bless you all and keep you strong.

Jan Tyler on Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 10:01 PM

I am a cousin to Dee and even though I never met Glennis, reading these comments makes a person proud that they were related. May the good Lord be with all of you as you adjust to what life has presented you. You can be glad that he was a part of your life and taught you the values that theses comments reflect.

Mary Kay Altman on Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.

doug byrnes on Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Glennis you were the hardest worker i have ever seen. You will truly be missed RIP

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Visitation:
Sunday, June 10, 2012
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Eagle Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette
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Mass of Christian Burial:
Monday, June 11, 2012
10:30 AM
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
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Interment:
Monday, June 11, 2012
Pleasant View Union Cemetery
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