Charles William “Billy” Ferguson, 73, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence. Billy was born on September 22, 1949, in Henry County to the late Charles Henry Ferguson and Margaret Mikels Ferguson.
Billy attended Fieldale-Collinsville High School and served in the National Guard. He was the owner and operator of Collinsville Cycle Shop for many years and well known for his skills as a motorcycle mechanic. People came near and far for Billy to work on their bikes.
Billy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret D. Ferguson; daughter, Samantha Brumbaugh (Jon) of Greensboro, NC; sister, Debbie Ferguson Rakes (Terry Mikles) of Stuart; brother, Allen Ferguson (Myrna) of Collinsville; grandchildren, William “Will” Brumbaugh and Henry “Hank” Brumbaugh; and numerous nieces and nephews. Billy is pre-deceased by his beloved Jack Russell, Gator.
A memorial service will be held at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA on Friday August 4, 2023, at 1:00 pm with Pastor Daniel Reed officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County.
Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA is serving the Ferguson family. Online condolences may be made at norrisfuneral.com.
