Mr. Sammy Gerald Ferguson, Jr., 69, of Grenada, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born September 6, 1950 in Memphis, TN to Sammy Gerald, Sr. and Ann Newton Ferguson.  He was a graduate of Coldwater High School and attended Holmes Community College.  Sammy had worked for many years at Heatcraft in Grenada and was a Methodist.

A graveside service will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Magnolia Cemetery near Coldwater.  Family and friends will gather from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.

Survivors include his daughter, Kerri Deason(Matt) of Grenada; three sons, Sammy Ferguson, III of Mt. Juliet, TN, Joel Ferguson of Olive Branch and Jamie Ferguson of Brownsville, TN; six sisters, Suzanne Shorter of Hazlehurst, Elin Juchheim(Max) of Grenada, Joy Portera(Tony) of Brandon, Kathy Ferguson of Memphis, Dr. Patty Ferguson of Memphis and Jean Carpenter of Grenada; three brothers, Billy Ferguson(Maggie) of Duck Hill, Dr. Chris Ferguson(Christa) of Eads, TN and Sean Ferguson (Connie) of Jackson; an aunt, Mariglyn Meacham of Senatobia; and a host of grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Benjamin Lee Ferguson.

Memorials may be directed to the TV Ministry at First United Methodist Church in Grenada or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to his caregivers Mary Summerville, Regina Blackmon, Marcia O'Bannon and Demetris Perry for the exceptional care extended to Sammy.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).