William Ray Ferguson, age 97, of Galion passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Magnolia Terrace and is now at home with his Lord and Savior.
Born June 22, 1929 in McWhorter, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry and Sudie (Grimes) Ferguson. He married the love of his life, Doris M. (Fox) Ferguson on December 25, 1947. They are now reunited in God’s loving embrace.
Ray was born and raised on a tobacco farm in Kentucky with his 14 older siblings. He worked for National Life Insurance Company which became American General Life Insurance Company and for 19 years for Hopkins Music in Galion. He was a member of the Southview Baptist Church and the National Rifle Association. He also belonged to the Galion Masonic Lodge 414 Free and Accepted Masons for over 60 years.
Ray had a strong passion for fishing, hunting, and golfing. He loved to tell a great joke each and every day to anyone who crossed his path. Everyone who knew him loved that he always had something funny to tell them. He brought smiles to the faces of his loved ones and friends throughout his life.
He is survived by his adoring daughters; Linda (Jerry) Mathias, Deborah (Roger) Smith, Melissa (Paul) Campbell, and Melanie (John) Mathias. grandchildren; Traci (Mikael) Blido, Travis (Flower) Blackburn, Aaron (Rizza) Blackburn, Shawn (Lisa) Smith, Joshua (Larissa) Smith, Zach (Bethany) Mathias, Molly (Matt) Sutliffe, Connor (Tori) Campbell, Taylor (Michael) Arnold, Chris (Crystal) Campbell, and Shaun Campbell. He also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, 6 great great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Martha (Dave) Smith, Janet (Fox) Peters and Gail Fox and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his six brothers and eight sisters.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday, August 28, 2026 at Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, 218 South Market St., Galion, Ohio 44833 where services will follow at 1:00pm with Chaplin Josh Kocher officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Magnolia Terrace, Southern Care Hospice, or Crawford Co. Council on aging.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Magnolia Terrace, for taking such sweet care of Ray.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of William Ray Ferguson, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel
Website: snyderfuneralhomes.com