Rodney Wayne Ferguson

May 28, 1971 - November 20, 2018

Rodney Wayne Ferguson, age 47, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA. He was born on May 28, 1971 in Bristol, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary and Roy King, and Ethel and Gaines Ferguson; his father, Don Ferguson; uncle, James “Buddy” King (Louise); and aunt, Lou Ann Hodge (Bud). Rodney was a graduate of Sullivan East High School, attended Northeast State and completed his studies at Savannah Technical Institute. He was a veteran of the United States Army. During his time of service he received the following decorations and citations, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Lapel Button, Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Expert Badge. He was a member of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church and was employed as a Sr. Field Service Engineer with Liquid Consulting. He was an avid University of Tennessee Football fan, and loved watching Nascar, hunting, fishing, and spending time at the shooting range. He is survived by; his mother and step father, Linda Brittenham (Jack); his wife, Linda Hine-Ferguson; two daughters, Amber and Peyton; uncle, Dickey King (Linda); cousins, Cindy Dobbs (Pete), Dodd King (Kelly), Richie King (Tracy), Mike Davenport (Sharon), and Donna Davenport; step brothers, Wayne Brittenham (Debbie), and Andy Brittenham; and many other loved ones. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Susan Lankford officiating. The committal service and interment will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Glenwood Cemetery with military honors to be rendered by DAV Chapter #40 Honor Guard and members of the TN Army National Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church, 1041 Elizabeth Chapel Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. Arrangements especially for Mr. Ferguson and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.