James H. Ferguson, age 96, of Van Buren, IN, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. Jim was born May 18, 1926, in Van Buren. He was a 1944 graduate of Van Buren High School. Enlisting in the Army, he served aboard the United States Army Hospital Ship "Mercy" from 1946 to 1947, transporting WWII wounded from Japan to the United States. Upon returning to Van Buren, he married his wife of 75 years Betty Schweikhardt on Christmas eve of 1947. They bought their farm where they raised their family. Also, Jim worked at the General Motors Fisher Body plant in Marion for 30 years and afterwards, enjoyed many years in Texas each winter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Burtney and Lillian Ferguson; his son Jeff Ferguson; granddaughter Nikki Ferguson; son-in-law Bill Kalmes; brother Tommy Ferguson; Sisters Janet Gardner, and Ruthanna Duckwall.

He is survived by his wife Betty Ferguson; son Greg (Ana)Ferguson; daughter-in- law Ann Ferguson; daughter Linda Kalmes; grandchildren Eric (Heather) Ferguson, Tom (Summer) Ferguson, Kristy (Jon)Colyer, Jasmine (Danny)Shook; great-grandchildren Liam and Nolan Ferguson, Eli and Liz Ferguson, Ella and Wade Colyer, Lola and Logan Shook; brother Dave Ferguson; sisters Miriam Jones and Sue (Jack)Yerkes.

A private burial will take place at Van Buren Cemetery in Van Buren, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren, Indiana.