September 11, 1942 – May 5, 2019 Born in Bakersfield, California to John and LoisFerguson. Graduated from East Bakersfield Highschool in 1960. He was one of the original backhoeoperators in Bakersfield 58 years ago. Known for hishard work and skill he was able to keep doing thework he loved into his mid 70’s. He is preceded indeath by parents, son Dickie Jr, and brother Charles. Survived by loving wife of 54 years Sheila,daughter Shane and husband Jason Obee, sisterLaWanna Ferguson, brother and sister in law Garyand Brenda Knight, sister in law SharonScheppman, nieces Cindy Tackett, Tonya Elliot, andMichelle and husband Harold Staat, nephews TomFerguson and Michael Knight, grandchildrenNathan and wife Karissa Ferguson, NoconaSimpson, and Lauren Lopeteguy, and cherishedgreat-grandchildren Kirra, Nolynn, and Kona Ferguson.In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hoffman Hospice, 8501 Brimhall Rd, Building100, Bakersfield, 93312.