COTTAGEVILLE – Mr. Steve Monroe Ferguson, 74, of the Meeting House Community in Cottageville, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, September 25, 2025, at his residence. Born April 8, 1951, in Cottageville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late James H. Ferguson, Sr. and the late Agnes Colson Ferguson. He worked for many years as a loom technician at J. P. Stevens and Asten – Johnson in Walterboro before transitioning to and retiring from Dorchester School District II. He was a faithful member of the Edisto Pentecostal Holiness Church. He loved the outdoors as well as hunting and fishing and was a member of the Buck Head Hunting Club. Surviving are: his wife of fifty-three years, Mrs. Pearl Bazzle Ferguson, a brother, James H. Ferguson, Jr. (Mary) of Cottageville; two sisters, Ruby Conwell and Margie Ann Crosby (Gene Bennett) both of Cottageville; a brother-in-law who was like a brother to him, Steve Breland and his wife who was like a sister to him, Vickie; and several nieces and nephews he loved dearly to include a special nephew who was like a son to him, Bill Breland, as well as other special nieces, Michele Breland and Tina Ferguson; and a special great nephew who was the light of his life, Dawson Breland. He was preceded in death by a sister Margaret Jackson and her husband Ronnie Jackson. The family is very thankful to the staff of Amedisys Hospice and the Oncology Department of Saint Francis Hospital for the love, devotion and care given to Steve. Also, Dr. Gunther Rencken, who to Steve, was the best friend and doctor anyone could have. The love, concern, and care Dr. Rencken showed to him over the years was amazing and very much appreciated. Funeral services were conducted 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, September 28, 2025, from Edisto Pentecostal Holiness Church, Cottageville. Interment followed in Meeting House Cemetery, Cottageville. Arrangements By: The Brice W. Herndon And Sons Funeral Homes And Crematory, Walterboro Chapel, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.
