Howard James Ferguson, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on April 27, 2017 at his residence after a brief illness. Howard was born in Canonsburg, PA, a son of the late David and Florence Bryson Ferguson. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from I.C.E. in Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death in addition to his parents by his brother, David Ferguson. Surviving are his loving wife, Geraldine Dufalla Ferguson, a son, Howard Ferguson, Jr., a daughter, Susan Ulam, a step-daughter, Tamara Brogan, and nine grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in The Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, PA 15301. The family will receive friends immediately following the services.