Timothy Wayne Ferguson
August 15, 1953 – July 17, 2025
ZEBULON – Timothy Wayne Ferguson, 71, went to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, July 17, 2025. He was born in Franklin County to the late Hal Pearce and Marie Bullock Ferguson. At five years old, he started driving tractors and working his family’s farm helping his dad farm tobacco and hogs. Growing up, he always watched over his three sisters and loved them dearly. Once graduating Bunn High School in 1972, he worked with his father, Hal at Westinghouse. Tim married his wife, Mae on February 17, 1984. He worked at Square D before starting his lawn care business, T. W. Ferguson Lawn Maintanence in 1999.
Tim had a loving heart and was a hard worker, something he passed on to his grandson, Dylan, who was also his pride and joy. When he wasn’t working, he loved spending time with his family and friends. Tim never met a stranger. He enjoyed taking trips to the mountains and loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Donald Blackwell and Larry Bryant; sister-in-law, Vicky Griffin; and best friends, David Brantley and Bobby Fowler.
He is survived by his wife, Mae Ferguson; grandson, Dylan Whitley (Makayla); son, Chris Whitley; sisters, Wanda Blackwell “baby sister” of Zebulon, Bonnie Bryant of Samaria, and Anita Privette (Jay) of Zebulon; nephews, Jason Bryant (Carina) and Jeffrey Bryant (Jordan); sisters-in-law, Margie Brantley (Danny) and Donna Bunn (Jerry) of Zebulon; and many beloved cousins and friends.
The family finds peace in knowing he is no longer in any pain and is with his Savior, and many loved ones, cutting Heaven’s grass.
Visitation will be held 3:30-5:00pm on Friday, July 25, 2025, with a memorial service to follow at 5:00pm at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC 27591.
Flowers are welcomed, or if you would prefer, contributions towards a memorial may be made to Tim’s grandson, Dylan Whitley.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Tim was a friend and would do any thing you asked him. Me and my wife will greatly miss him and his smile he was a great guy. Sorry for the family loss of Tim as he will also be missed in the community. May the good lord take care of Tim.
My deepest Love and Sympathy to You and Your Family, Mae💔I had prayed for Tim to get well, but God had another plan. Praying for God to give you Peace and Comfort today and the days to come.. Thinking of you and Dylan and the entire family with much Love Always. Bonnie H.Glover
Anita and Family,
My condolences in the passing of your beloved Tim. My the prayers of friends uplift you in the coming days. Also, may peace and comfort sustain you knowing others care.
Oh Tim you will be missed by so many friends and family. Only two months ago you were all smiles as you ran that seeder around the first pond built by Dylan officiately opening his own company Siteworks.. I never seen anyone as proud as you were of his work waving at me grinning ear to ear..He has your work ethics so you rest in peace knowing you taught him well. Thank you for all the years you maintained so many yards of your true friends.. Rest in Peace dear Friend.!
Dear Family,
My heart aches for you all. Tim and I went through school together and rode the same bus. I would see him at the local grill and he was always headed to do work. He will be missed!
Dylan and family we are so sorry to hear about Tim’s passing.
Keeping you all in prayer. Jerry, Kim, Bradlee and Donna.
So sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. He was a great guy, and I appreciate all the work he did for me over the past many years. My prayers and condolences to the family in this difficult time.
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