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“"The Foard County News" carried a notice about Ben's passing. I remember he and his family when they lived in Crowell during Ben's young,formative...Read More »
1 of 26 | Posted by: Jolyne Wallace - Dallas, TX

“"The Foard County News" carried a notice about Ben's passing. I remember he and his family when they lived in Crowell during Ben's young,formative...Read More »
2 of 26 | Posted by: Jolyne Wallace - Dallas, TX

“So sorry to hear about Ben. Have many high school memories of him. ”
3 of 26 | Posted by: Lavon Stark - Gravette, AR

“Clearly Ben was blessed with a loving wife, family, and good friends. I'm so sorry for your loss. Nancy ”
4 of 26 | Posted by: Nancy Bell Lawrence - Kaunakakai, HI

“To Ben's Family - May God be with you at this time. I count Ben as a very dear friend - he will be missed very much. He will always be part of our...Read More »
5 of 26 | Posted by: Diane Bowser Madison - KS

“Hello, I'm so sorry to hear about your sad loss. I work w/ a group of volunteers in a non profit organization who spread comfort to those who...Read More »
6 of 26 | Posted by: Amy Williams - Carrollton, TX

“Sorry to learn of Benny's passing. He was a great relative and friend. Always so pleasant and smiling. He will be fondly remembered and greatly...Read More »
7 of 26 | Posted by: Jay Vance Barker - Crowell, TX

“Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. I love you Cindy. Love, Judy ”
8 of 26 | Posted by: Judy Schulle - Coppell, TX

“May God Bless all of you, and know that I hold you dearly in my heart. It is at this time that we have to lean on our savior, and know that our loved...Read More »
9 of 26 | Posted by: Alma Parrott - Amarillo, TX

“Talked with Larry this AM- Ben was my best friend in high school-we were inseparable in those days and I have thought of him often in the years since...Read More »
10 of 26 | Posted by: Lanny J. Webb - Plainview, TX

“We grew to love him and admire his stability and strength. He loved the Lord and his family. He is dancing in the streets of gold today. Someday we...Read More »
11 of 26 | Posted by: Gary and Renee' Beck - Bushland, TX

“Cindy~ I can only hope to experience what you and Ben had. Ben was such a warm, caring, wonderfully funny man...who clearly adored you (and Bonnie)...Read More »
12 of 26 | Posted by: Amy Suter - Carrollton, TX

“Dear Cindy, Heather and Morie Please accept our heartfelt condolences as we share your loss of Ben. He will missed by all that knew him. Trust that...Read More »
13 of 26 | Posted by: Mike McClain - Basking Ridge, NJ

“I didn't get a chance to know Ben very well. But I do know he loved you Cindy very much.. I am very grateful for that. Cidny you know I am here for...Read More »
14 of 26 | Posted by: Jessoca Blount - Lamesa, TX

“Cindy, I didn't get to know Ben very well. But I do know he took great care of you and for that I am grateful. I know he was a great guy and...Read More »
15 of 26 | Posted by: Jessoca Blount - Laemsa, TX

“Ben keep your motorcycle reved up we will ride when I get up there. Tim ”
16 of 26 | Posted by: Tim Draper - Carrollton, TX

“Dear Cindy So sorry for your loss. Ben was great guy & everyone will miss him. You take care of yourself. Barney ”
17 of 26 | Posted by: Barney Blount - Lamesa, TX

“I want so much to be with you at this time, Cindy. I regret I will not be able to attend Ben's Memorial Service, but know that he is in my prayers,...Read More »
18 of 26 | Posted by: Susie Meurer - New Braunfels, TX

“Hi Cindy I don't know if Ben ever mentioned me to you. Ben was a great friend, he was so funny always kept me laughing.I will miss him. My...Read More »
19 of 26 | Posted by: CHARLES ADAMS - CA

“Cindy, I am sorry for your loss. Ben was such a great guy. He loved God and his family so much. He had a great attitude and was thankful for the time...Read More »
20 of 26 | Posted by: kent haley - Coto de Caza, CA

“I have some very fond memories of Ben that will stay forever in my heart. He was a good husband, father, and my brother in law. I can still hear...Read More »
21 of 26 | Posted by: Shannon Draper - Carrollton, TX

“Ben was a good fellow Classmate with a Great Smile and a Great sense oh humor, hes was liked by all of very well. My prayers are for his Family,...Read More »
22 of 26 | Posted by: Rusty Jones - Lubbock, TX

“Ben was a great friend through thick and thin. He was an inspiration to all and talked about his family every time we talked. He was happy and very...Read More »
23 of 26 | Posted by: Patsy and Lynn Yarbrough - TX

“I remember Ben as one of the most likable guys in high school with a great, and sometimes off the wall, sense of humor. He was always upbeat and a...Read More »
24 of 26 | Posted by: Frank Sikes - Lubbock

“Sending my heartfelt sympathy to Ben's family! He was ONE GREAT GUY!!! ”
25 of 26 | Posted by: Betty - Kerrville, TX - classmate

“Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
26 of 26 | Posted by: Sandy - Plainview, TX


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Born on August 13, 1943 in Mangum, OK and passed away on February 2, 2011 in Carrollton, TX.

Ben was a graduate of Plainview High School and Texas Tech. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Fergeson; daughter, Heather Fergeson and her husband Mike Von Bissing; daughter, Morie Schumacher and husband Glen; granddaughter, Caroline Schumacher; sister and brother-in-law, Deanna and Jerry Lynch; and brother, Larry Fergeson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to help cure, and for awareness of, Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org or 1-888-733-6741