Obituary of Emmett ""Bud"" Ferguson

Emmett B. ""Bud"" Ferguson, Jr. was born in Augusta, Arkansas and attended the University of Oklahoma for undergraduate and medical school (class of '58). Dr. Ferguson joined the United Sates Air Force after completing his internship at Orange Memorial (ORMC) in Orlando. He proudly served his country for 23 years before returning to the Space Coast in 1983. Dr. Ferguson most recently served as the medical director for the Antarctica National Science Foundation Program. He has also remained very active in civic and professional organizations locally and nationally, touching many lives through his endeavors. He dedicated his life to improving his community and nation, excelling scholastically and maintaining a lifelong love of learning and teaching. Dr. Ferguson is survived by his loving wife, Annette and their 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. There will be a gathering to celebrate his life on January 31, 2009 at 3:00 PM at his home in Merritt Island. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be considered for the Merritt Island Wildlife Association or the Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center.