Michael Kent Ferguson

Michael Kent Ferguson, 72, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 in Sun City. He was born August 3, 1948 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Kenneth Chester Ferguson and Betty Jan Hepworth Ferguson.

Mike graduated high school in 1966. He was a Vietnam veteran and served in the Marine Corp. from 1967-1968. In 1968 while serving Mike was on foot patrol and was injured. He later received 2 Purple Heart awards.

Mike was an extraordinary individual. He had a great sense of humor; always laughing and joking. Most of all Mike never let his disability slow him down. As a matter of fact, it drove Mike to strive more to help veterans and their families.

Mike was the VFW Post #7968 Commander from 2003-2012. He also served as an All State Commander and All American Commander and  Department of Arizona VFW Commander from 2012-2013. Mike started the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #2560 in 2016 in Apache Junction and was an Arizona State Service Officer from 2018-2019. He also founded the Arizona VFW Charities in 2011 and served as National Council Member from 2016-2020. Mike was inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame in 2018.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Gena Ferguson, sons, Jim (Marcy) Ferguson, Joe (Kristie) Ferguson, Michael Ferguson, Jr., daughter, Kim Ferguson, grandchildren, Jacob, Katelyn, Katrina, Leann and four-legged son, Jack.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Arizona VFW charities in memory of Mike Ferguson.

A memorial service will be held Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the White Mountain VFW Post #9907, Show Low, where they will also be live streamed.