OBITUARY
Clayton Ferguson
18 July, 1933 – 15 July, 2021
Clayton passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on July 15, 2021. Clayton and his wife Donna shared 68 years of marriage at the time of his death.
Clayton was born in Eunice, Louisiana and grew up in Forest Hill, Louisiana. He served eight years active duty in the US Air Force and later retired through the military reserves. He worked for many years with Equifax (formerly Retail Credit Company). During that time, he also engaged in part-time self-employment to later become self employed full time as a partner with his son Jeff and remained so until his death.
Clayton is survived by his wife Donna; children, Glenda Tupper (Randy), Jeff Ferguson (Lisa) and Jayne Colavecchia (Robert); five grandchildren, Greg Tupper (Emily), Matt Tupper (Amber), Drew Ferguson, Lexi Colavecchia and Carly Colavecchia; and three great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents Ray and Evelyn Ferguson, Clayton is preceded in death by his sisters Amy, Bobbie and Joyce and brothers Hershel, Clyde and Donald.
Clayton’s family extends their heartfelt thanks to his caregivers for their compassion and are sincerely grateful to Tresa, Lisa and Symentha who comforted and cared for him and our family in his last days.
Visitation will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Monday, July 19, 2021 beginning at 1:00 p.m. until the time of services. A Celebration of Life will be led by Celebrant Jody Barrilleaux at 2:00 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be immediately following at Prien Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com for the Ferguson family.
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Clayton is survived by his wife Donna; children, Glenda Tupper (Randy), Jeff Ferguson (Lisa) and Jayne Colavecchia (Robert); five grandchildren, Greg Tupper (Emily), Matt Tupper (Amber), Drew Ferguson, Lexi Colavecchia and Carly Colavecchia; and three great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents Ray and Evelyn Ferguson, Clayton is preceded in death by his sisters Amy, Bobbie and Joyce and brothers Hershel, Clyde and Donald.
Services
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Visitation
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Memories
Clayton Ferguson
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ADD A MEMORYJack Brindle
19 July 2021
Our sincerest of condolences to Clayton's family, and especially Donna. My dad has lost a long-time friend with whom he shared many really great memories.
Clayton discovered some of Jennifer's artwork a few years ago, and they soon shared lots of telephone discussions. He was a very wonderful person to be around and talk with.
Clayton and Donna will always be in our memories.
Our love,
Jack, Stan, Bob, Jennifer and the rest of the Brindle family.
Cheri Williams
16 July 2021
Dearest Family,
I am truly saddened by the news. I will always remember that great smile, and the love he had for everyone. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Love
The Williams Family
maxine FREDRICKSON
16 July 2021
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Maxine Russell Fredrickson
JOHNNY FERGUSON
16 July 2021
I will miss you Clayton.......you always made me laugh. You were there for me a few years ago when I was in a very bad place. I told you things I had never shared with anyone and you supported me. I will always remember you for that. You will always be in my heart.
Peggy Tupper
16 July 2021
Mr. Ferguson aka PawPaw Fuzz, was one of the sweetest, comical people I've ever met. I've always admired the way he brought up his family. Strong values, professional work ethic, and just everyone's buddy. My heart goes out to Donna, aka Granny Ferg, Glenda and my brother Randy Tupper. But also to Jeff and Lisa, Robert and Jayne. Greg, Emily, Matt, Amber, all of the grand children and great grandchildren.
May you each find solace in a life well lived and loved!
May you find comfort in warm memories of him as well.
Much love,
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Clayton & his Grandma
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Clayton & Donna’s Wedding - February 7, 195
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Middleton Island, Alaska
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Middleton Island, Alaska
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Freed Family Reunion - Colorado
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Clayton - 12 years old
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Glenda getting Daddy loves
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Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep - Dad, Jeff & Glenda - 1959
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Glenda & Dad having a tea party. Little Rock, Arkansas
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Greg & Poppy
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Wedding Day - February 7, 1953
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Clayton & Donna dressed up for a Car Show
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Spring Creek
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Clayton & Donna with grandson, Greg Tupper
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Greg and Emily’s wedding in Florida
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Clayton on his back patio - 2011
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Donna & Clayton - 2011
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First Great Grandchild Jackson Tupper - 2013
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Celebrating their wedding anniversaries - February 7, 2015
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Poppy, Jackson, & Greg - 2015
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Clayton’s 82nd birthday!
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Christmas 2015
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Poppy & Carly - 2016
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Poppy & Avery - 2016
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The Turkey Carver with Amber & Emily - 2016
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2016
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Poppy & Robin - 2018
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Ferguson cousin reunion - 2018
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Poppy & Robin - 2017
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Poppy & Jackson - 2019
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Poppy & Avery - 2019
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2020
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Matt & Amber’s Wedding Day - October 15, 2011
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Matt & Amber’s Wedding Day - October 15, 2011
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Poppy, Lexi & Carly
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Fishing in Big Wood, Louisiana
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Brothers Clyde, Donald & Clayton
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Poppy, Granny & Drew
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Poppy & Carly going fast!
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Clayton & Donna with J.B. & Vivian Butter
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Carving a turkey with Randy
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Bob & Clayton camping
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Camping in Huntsville, Texas
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Matt folded Poppy up in chair! Huntsville, Texas camping trip
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Spring Trails Cabin
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40th Wedding Anniversary
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First headset
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Look how deep! Haha
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Lay of the land - Spring Trails
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Forest Hill Nursery Festival
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50th Wedding Anniversary
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Ferguson Siblings - Amy, Hershel, Bobbie, Clayton, Clyde, Donald
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Glenda & Dad at Spring Trails
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Poppy, Matt & Floyd Solieau
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Teaching Amber how to use the excavator at the cabin
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Randy & Dad building a deck at Spring Trails
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Lexi, Poppy & Granny
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Donald & Clayton
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Poppy with Matt, Greg & Drew
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Merry Christmas!
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Playing cards at the cabin
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Look at that perch!
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Visiting the Higginson’s - Kansas
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Forest Hill Nursery Festival Parade
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Emily & Greg’s Wedding Day - May 17, 2008
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Dad & Jeff
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Dad & Jeff with Dale & Doug Higginson - Arkansas
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Freed Reunion - Colorado
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40th Wedding Anniversary
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Teaching the grandkids in the garage
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Poppy checking out Matt’s Dodge Power Wagon that came from Forest Hill
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BBQ grill master!
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Poppy, Jackson & Greg - 2013
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Jayne, Bob, Dad & Mom - Thanksgiving 2013
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Poppy & Lexi - 2013
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Poppy, Jackson & Randy
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Poppy checking out Matt’s ‘85 Chevy pickup
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Poppy & Robin
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Jayne & Dad
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Emily & Poppy dancing - 2005
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Randy, Donna, Ann, Glenda & Clayton
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Dad & Jayne
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Matt & Amber’s Wedding Day - October 15, 2011
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Greg, Poppy & Matt - Thanksgiving 2013
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Lexi, Poppy & Carly fishing
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Poppy & Robin
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Poppy, Emily & Avery - Thanksgiving 2016
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Greg, Jackson & Poppy - Thanksgiving 2014
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Glenda, Granny, Poppy, Jayne & Amber - Matt & Amber’s rehearsal dinner 2011
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Granny, Matt & Poppy - October 15, 2011
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Brenda, Kirby, Granny, Greg, Emily, Matt, Glenda, Mack, Anita, Randy & Jayne - May 17, 2008
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Clayton & his Grandma
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Clayton & Donna’s Wedding - February 7, 195
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Middleton Island, Alaska
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Middleton Island, Alaska
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Freed Family Reunion - Colorado
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Clayton - 12 years old
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Glenda getting Daddy loves
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Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep - Dad, Jeff & Glenda - 1959
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Glenda & Dad having a tea party. Little Rock, Arkansas
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Greg & Poppy
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Wedding Day - February 7, 1953
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Clayton & Donna dressed up for a Car Show
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Spring Creek
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Clayton & Donna with grandson, Greg Tupper
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Greg and Emily’s wedding in Florida
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Clayton on his back patio - 2011
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Donna & Clayton - 2011
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First Great Grandchild Jackson Tupper - 2013
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Celebrating their wedding anniversaries - February 7, 2015
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Poppy, Jackson, & Greg - 2015
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Clayton’s 82nd birthday!
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Christmas 2015
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Poppy & Carly - 2016
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Poppy & Avery - 2016
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The Turkey Carver with Amber & Emily - 2016
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2016
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Poppy & Robin - 2018
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Ferguson cousin reunion - 2018
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Poppy & Robin - 2017
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Poppy & Jackson - 2019
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Poppy & Avery - 2019
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2020
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Matt & Amber’s Wedding Day - October 15, 2011
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Matt & Amber’s Wedding Day - October 15, 2011
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Poppy, Lexi & Carly
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Fishing in Big Wood, Louisiana
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Brothers Clyde, Donald & Clayton
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Poppy, Granny & Drew
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Poppy & Carly going fast!
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Clayton & Donna with J.B. & Vivian Butter
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Carving a turkey with Randy
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Bob & Clayton camping
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Camping in Huntsville, Texas
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Matt folded Poppy up in chair! Huntsville, Texas camping trip
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Spring Trails Cabin
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40th Wedding Anniversary
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First headset
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Look how deep! Haha
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Lay of the land - Spring Trails
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Forest Hill Nursery Festival
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50th Wedding Anniversary
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Ferguson Siblings - Amy, Hershel, Bobbie, Clayton, Clyde, Donald
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Glenda & Dad at Spring Trails
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Poppy, Matt & Floyd Solieau
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Spring Trails
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Teaching Amber how to use the excavator at the cabin
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Spring Trails
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Randy & Dad building a deck at Spring Trails
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Lexi, Poppy & Granny
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Donald & Clayton
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Poppy with Matt, Greg & Drew
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Merry Christmas!
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Playing cards at the cabin
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Spring Trails
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Look at that perch!
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Visiting the Higginson’s - Kansas
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Forest Hill Nursery Festival Parade
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Emily & Greg’s Wedding Day - May 17, 2008
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Dad & Jeff
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Dad & Jeff with Dale & Doug Higginson - Arkansas
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Freed Reunion - Colorado
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40th Wedding Anniversary
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Teaching the grandkids in the garage
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Poppy checking out Matt’s Dodge Power Wagon that came from Forest Hill
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BBQ grill master!
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Poppy, Jackson & Greg - 2013
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Jayne, Bob, Dad & Mom - Thanksgiving 2013
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Poppy & Lexi - 2013
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Poppy, Jackson & Randy
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Poppy checking out Matt’s ‘85 Chevy pickup
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Poppy & Robin
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Jayne & Dad
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Emily & Poppy dancing - 2005
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Randy, Donna, Ann, Glenda & Clayton
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Dad & Jayne
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Matt & Amber’s Wedding Day - October 15, 2011
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Greg, Poppy & Matt - Thanksgiving 2013
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Lexi, Poppy & Carly fishing
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Poppy & Robin
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Poppy, Emily & Avery - Thanksgiving 2016
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Greg, Jackson & Poppy - Thanksgiving 2014
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Glenda, Granny, Poppy, Jayne & Amber - Matt & Amber’s rehearsal dinner 2011
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Granny, Matt & Poppy - October 15, 2011
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Brenda, Kirby, Granny, Greg, Emily, Matt, Glenda, Mack, Anita, Randy & Jayne - May 17, 2008
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Biography
Clayton passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on July 15, 2021.
Clayton and his wife Donna shared 68 years of marriage at the time of his death.
Clayton was born in Eunice, Louisiana and grew up in Forest Hill, Louisiana. He served eight years active duty in the US Air Force and later retired through the military reserves. He worked for many years with Equifax (formerly Retail Credit Company). During that time, he also engaged in part-time self-employment to later become self employed full time as a partner with his son Jeff and remained so until his death.
Clayton is survived by his wife Donna; children, Glenda Tupper (Randy), Jeff Ferguson (Lisa) and Jayne Colavecchia (Robert); five grandchildren, Greg Tupper (Emily), Matt Tupper (Amber), Drew Ferguson, Lexi Colavecchia and Carly Colavecchia; and three great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents Ray and Evelyn Ferguson, Clayton is preceded in death by his sisters Amy, Bobbie and Joyce and brothers Hershel, Clyde and Donald.
Clayton’s family extends their heartfelt thanks to his caregivers for their compassion and are sincerely grateful to Tresa, Lisa and Symentha who comforted and cared for him and our family in his last days.
Visitation will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Monday, July 19, 2021 beginning at 1:00 p.m. until the time of services. A Celebration of Life will be led by Celebrant Jody Barrilleaux at 2:00 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be immediately following at Prien Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com for the Ferguson family.