Johnny Ferguson, age 71, of Russellville, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born January 1, 1954, in Inglewood, California to Roy Lee and Neva Beth Hutson Ferguson.

Johnny was a longtime member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from Dow Chemical of Russellville with 42 years of service. Johnny was a proud Atkins Red Devil, graduating in 1972, and being a vital member of the 1972 football state championship team. He loved hunting and fishing and shared this love with his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Ferguson.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Iris Ferguson; a son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Erin Ferguson; a daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Ben Milburn; a brother and sister-in-law, Jackey and Donna Ferguson; two sisters, Brenda Frazier and Deborah Bull; five grandchildren, Easton Jenkins, Whitney Toney (Trevor), Lane Ferguson, Joe Ferguson and Rhet Ferguson; and 3 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Booger Hollow Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Hambrick officiating under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to Victory Missionary Baptist Church, 517 Reasoner Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.