Charles Bruce Ferguson

A Memorial Service will be held at Laurel Land – Rose Hill Funeral Home, 7301 East Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76112, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm, with Ginger Watson of Meadowbrook-Poly United Methodist Church in Fort Worth officiating. Inurnment to follow at Laurel Land – Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Charles was born July 27, 1929, in the Polytechnic area of Fort Worth to Jesse Lillian and Frank Prince Ferguson. He graduated from Burleson High School, Class of 1946, which later honored him with the J.W. Norwood Distinguished Alumni Award. He attended Arlington State College (now the University of Texas at Arlington) and later completed business courses at Texas Christian University.

On January 6, 1951, he married the love of his life, Ernestine Perry, at Meadowbrook United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Together they shared 69 years of marriage and built a life defined by devotion to family, a deep and steady faith, and a gift for turning everyday moments into lasting memories.

Charles dedicated 52 years to Texas Steel Co., rising from pattern maker to vice president of manufacturing. He later served as vice president of C&L Aluminum Foundry, working for 10 years alongside his son and owner Gary Ferguson, and went on to found C.F. Consulting Service, which he operated for 18 years. He took pride in his work and in doing it well, earning the respect of colleagues across decades.

A man of deep and steady faith, Charles was a lifelong member of Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, where he worshiped for more than 80 years and remained actively involved in the church community. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Steel Founders’ Society of America, the American Foundry Society, and the Petroleum Club of Fort Worth.

Charles loved travel and adventure, and he and Ernestine delighted in exploring the world together, visiting Japan, Egypt, South America, the Mediterranean, and beyond. They especially cherished traveling with family—discovering new places while returning often to old favorites, whether the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Joe T. Garcia’s, or simply “their table” at the Italian Inn.

Charles found deep satisfaction in working with his hands—crafting beautiful furniture, caring for his home and tending to his yard. He was a sharp dresser with a flair for pearl snap shirts and Hawaiian prints, equally at ease heading out for a night on the town or settling into a backyard chair, crushing Coke cans with his grandsons. He had a natural sense of humor and a knack for timing, often signaling it was time to go with his familiar line, “Let’s blow this joint and head to Lawrence Welk’s house.” He also enjoyed practical jokes, including a well-loved peanut tin that surprised anyone who opened it with a spring-loaded snake. At family dinners, his laughter carried down the table—sometimes along a chain of linked straws as he reached for a sip from afar.

In his later years, Charles remained active and social, forming many close friendships at Lakewood Retirement Village.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Ferguson; his daughter, Diane Ferguson; and his son, Gary Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his siblings—Stella Lillian Ferguson, Frank Prince Ferguson Jr., Paula Mae Ferguson, Barbara Joann Ferguson, and Dorothy Ferguson.

He is survived by his granddaughters, Katy Hill and Bonni Taylor; grandsons, Brian Ferguson and Nicholas Ferguson; and great-grandchildren, Mavi, Sonny, and Cosima. He is also survived by beloved nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Meadowbrook United Methodist Church.

Charles will be remembered for his generous heart, his humor, his craftsmanship, and the lasting imprint he left on the lives of those who knew and loved him.