Rev. Hampton Michael “Mike” Ferguson, age 67, of Alto, passed away on Friday,
December 2, 2022.
Born on July 23, 1955, in Demorest, he was the son of the late John Hampton
Ferguson and Beatrice Smith Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson retired from Mt. Vernon
Mills after 46 years, and was of the Congregational Holiness faith. He loved his
family and cherished spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. In
his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and his dogs and cats.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Linda Armour Ferguson of Alto; son and
daughter-in-law, John Michael Ferguson (Kelsey) of Mt. Airy; daughter and son-
in-law, Amanda South (Brandon) of Jefferson; grandchildren, Judah, Lydia, and
Adalyn South, Joel Ferguson, and special granddaughter, Patsy Armour; sisters
and brothers-in-law, Betty McCollum (Hansel) of Cleveland, and Beverly Costa
(Larry) of Demorest; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 3 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Alto Congregational
Holiness Church with Pastor Scott Ledbetter and Pastor Brandon South
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends, at the church, from 1:30 pm until the service hour
on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at
www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN
CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
