Edward Wayman Ferguson, son of Forrest and Cleda (Wayman) Ferguson, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the age of 93. Ed (a/k/a Eddie) was born on August 22, 1932, in Worth County, Missouri. He graduated from Grant City High School in 1950. Following his graduation, Ed taught school at a one-room school house, arriving there each morning on horseback.
In 1952, Ed enlisted in the Navy. He attended boot camp in San Diego and was later stationed in Corpus Christi and Newfoundland. Following his discharge from the Navy in 1956, he went to work for the National Weather Service in North Platte, Nebraska. He earned a degree in meteorology from Florida State University in 1963 and was recruited by the Federal government to work for the National Weather Service in Washington, DC. He married Julia Peyton in 1967 and returned to the Midwest in 1972 to take a position with the National Severe Storms Forecast Center in Kansas City where he retired in 1990 as Deputy Director. In his retirement, Ed taught meteorology for the William Jewel College Evening Division, enjoyed wood crafting, gardening and traveling. In 2003, he and Julia moved to Englewood, Florida where they enjoyed many years of fun with family and friends. He was a member of the Englewood Methodist Church.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James Dean, sister Barbara Elaine Nichols and her husband Jim, and his wife of 58 years, Julia. He is survived by daughters, Donna Peyton, Englewood, Florida, and Terri Peyton, Glenaire, Missouri; son Kaibni Peyton and his wife Lisa, Smithville, Missouri; son Edward (Ed) W. Ferguson, Jr. and his wife Cynthia, University City, Missouri; sister Sherry Cady, Kansas City, Missouri; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
If you knew Ed, you know he lived by this motto: “If you’re going to do it, do it right.” He was a dedicated and loving father, husband, brother and son; always a gentleman, patient and kind. His presence will be missed by many.
The family will have a private memorial service at the Englewood (Florida) Methodist Church and a graveside service at Sarasota National Cemetery.
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