Obituary of Luke David Ferguson

Luke David Ferguson, born Sep. 24, 2003 in Little Rock, AR; was embraced by Jesus, his Savior, on Jan. 11, 2024 in Summerfield, FL. Luke left his early life of torment and disappointment when he and his father John adopted one another on Dec. 19, 2016, in Mountain Home, AR by the Honorable Deeanna “Susie” Layton’s decree. Luke was the apple of his father’s eye, as they embraced their journey together as father and son. As a young and budding lad, Luke received Jesus as his Lord and Savior into his heart. Luke was an all-inquisitive young man. Of course, in his younger years he loved Legos as well as collecting miniature cars, rocks, shells, sticks, and all sorts of treasures from his adventures in the woods, including fighting as a knight in shining armor. As Master Luke matured, video games replaced some of these boyhood qualities. He also was a “young expert” on analyzing steel or metal, naming its type and benefits, usually reflected from a recently acquired pocketknife made of Damascus steel. Luke also admired America’s freedoms and fully embraced our Second Amendment Rights by researching and learning about multitudes of firearms, and at one time thought about being a gunsmith. As boyhood melted away, Luke enrolled in Job Corps, Pisgah Forest, NC where he completed his GED and graduated with honors from the Building & Maintenance Program. It is difficult to determine who was more proud when he returned home to his beaming father at the airport with his certificates in hand!

My Beloved Master Luke, rest in the glorious peace and love of Jesus Christ, our Beloved Savior and Messiah. I will be with you when Jesus calls my name. All my love just for you, Dad.

Luke is survived by his beloved father John R. Ferguson, and Shih Tzu puppy dog Chewbacca, of Summerfield, FL; uncles Bryan (Beth) Weaver, Marcus (Deborah) Weaver, both of Albuquerque, NM; cousins JD, Jordan, Alexa, Chelsea and Daniel Weaver.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 4-7pm at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services-Buffalo Ridge, 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162. Graveside service will be at Fir Lane Memorial Park, Spanaway, WA with vault interment.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to Tim Tebow Foundation, Rescue Them, (https://timtebowfoundation.org/anti-human-trafficking) .