Ronald Joe Ferguson, 73, passed away on January 15, 2019 at the Ness County Hospital in Ness City. He was born on August 28, 1945 in Ness City the son of Rex and Pauline (Foos) Ferguson.

He graduated from Bazine High School in 1963 and is a United States Army Veteran. He was the owner and operator Ron's Standard and Ferguson Heating and Air. Ron was a talented woodworker and enjoyed the challenge of his work and took great pride in everything he did. Ron was a volunteer fireman for over 25 years. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He married Erma Gabel on Saturday, September 7th, 1968, in Ness City, Kansas. She survives.

Other survivors include son, Jason Ferguson and his wife, Devonie of Frederick, Colorado; sister, Nancy Ferguson of Ness City and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his son, Heath Ferguson.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, January 19, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

A rosary and visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Friday, January 18, 2019 starting at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School and the Ness City Fire Department.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.