Jennings G. Ferguson

Jennings G. Ferguson, 83, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia.

Born on May 19, 1943 in Barboursville, West Virginia, Jennings was the son of the late Ostie and Nellie Sheppard Ferguson. On November 1, 1974, Jennings married Freda Dillon Ferguson, who survives him in Gallipolis. Jennings graduated from Southwestern High School and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He retired from M & G Polymers, formerly known as Goodyear and the Shell Company. After retirement, Jennings enjoyed farming. Jennings was a member of First Baptist Church in Gallipolis, American Legion Post 27, VFW 4464, the Vietnam Veterans of America 709, and the Cadot-Blessing Camp Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He enjoyed arrowhead hunting and deer hunting. Every Memorial Day, Jennings faithfully participated in the military service at First Baptist Church, honoring both veterans and current service members. Jennings was formerly involved with the Gallia County Honor Guard.

Jennings is survived by his wife, Freda Ferguson of Gallipolis; children, Jerrod (Cindy) Ferguson of Gallipolis and Tammy Ferguson of Gallipolis; grandchildren, Landon Ferguson, Anna Ferguson, and Isaac Ferguson all of Gallipolis; brother; Dewey Ferguson of Gallipolis; and sister-in-law, Jane Davis of Gallipolis.

In addition to his parents, Jennings was preceded in death by four brothers, Jack Ferguson, Forrest (Rosemary) Ferguson, Wayland Terry Ferguson, and Raymond (Peggy) Ferguson and one sister, Wanda (Alfred) Workman.

The funeral service for Jennings will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Young officiating. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends and family may visit Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A military service will be conducted by Jenning's military brothers in the Gallia County Honor Guard.