Kenneth E. "Kenny" Ferguson, 84, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:41 A.M., Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Kenny was a retired coal miner.  He was a member of Little Country Church in Whiteash.  He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, horseback riding, and camping.  Kenny also loved to sit and visit, and tell stories.  He enjoyed going to Thresherman's and giving buggy rides for everyone in the fairgrounds.
He was born July 3, 1940 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Carl and Rosie (Fones) Ferguson.
He married Lesia Newton on October 16, 2004 at home in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one daughter - Debbie Carter and husband Tom of Sesser, one son - K.J. Ferguson of St. Johns, one granddaughter - Siara Carter of Sesser, two brothers - Jim Ferguson and wife Phyllis of Tamaroa and William "Billy Joe" Ferguson of Mulkeytown, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and two nephews - Carl Ferguson and Bobby Ferguson.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Cudgetown Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL with Rev. Rob Mathis officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Friends may make memorials to Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.