Richard Wayne Ferguson

Wayne Ferguson passed away from COVID-19 October 18, 2020 at Baylor, Scott and White Hospital in Lakeway, Texas. He was born on March 16, 1934 in Houston, the son of Fred and Veda Ferguson. Wayne served with the US Army in Alaska during the Korean Conflict.  Afterwards, he earned a BBA and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a PhD from North Texas State University.  Wayne had a long career as a college professor focusing on entrepreneurship, finance and marketing.  During his career he taught at the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Weber State University and held the Pryor Chair for Free Enterprise at St. Mary's University. He was also active in providing advisory services for numerous credit unions in Texas.  Wayne was a lover of travel and adventure. Sailing, skiing, and scuba diving were his passions.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in  death by a brother Paul Lehr Ferguson. Survivors include his wife; Wynne Lou Ferguson of Richland Springs, Texas; sons Mark Ferguson and wife Dewana, of Austin Texas; three step children; Robert Ware and wife, Kimberly of Georgetown Texas, Paul Ware and wife Izelda, of Georgetown, Texas and Amy Bray and husband Nigel, of Richland Springs, Texas; one and one sister; Carolyn Tait of Houston Texas; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at a later date.  Those who wish to remember Wayne in a special way may make donations in his memory to a charity of their choice.  Blaylock Funeral Home of San Saba in charge of arrangements.