James Lawrence Ferguson, 88, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 1, 1937, and was an Arizona resident for 21 years.

James is survived by his wife of 64 years, Agatha Ferguson; his daughters, Janelle Plichta and Stephanie Giel; his son, Rodney Ferguson; as well as his seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Jay and Betty Ferguson and his sister, Sharon Leathers.

James had a 37-year career in management at JC Penney's in multiple states all over the country. He was also a member of Heart Cry Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.

A graveside urn service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, at 1:00pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 2929 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ. The family asks if anyone would like to pay tribute to James, they may do so through a gift to the Arizona Humane Society:

https://www.azhumane.org/memorial-tribute-gifts