Obituary of Dr. Lloyd Ray Ferguson

Dr. Lloyd R. Ferguson of Pearland died in his home March 9, 2022. He was born on October 7, 1925 in Charlie, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents William Monroe and Virginia Mae Ferguson, wife Rosalie B. Ferguson, son Lloyd R. Ferguson, Jr. and wife Tomi and granddaughter Megan Jane Ferguson. He is survived by his brother The Honorable Senior Judge Paul F. Ferguson, son Randall L. Ferguson and wife Phyllis, grandchildren C. Alex Ferguson and wife Shannon, Brandon Todd Ferguson, Chasen A. Campbell, Chancellor W. Campbell, Dr. Carson T. Campbell and great grandchildren Hudson Ray Ferguson and Charles Jay Ferguson. Dr. Ferguson attended Howard Payne College for one semester and thereafter withdrew to serve as a Top Gunner in the United States Army Air Corp. during World War II. After the war he completed his Bachelor degree at Howard Payne and together with his wife Rosalie obtained a Masters degree at Texas Christian University. Dr. Ferguson completed his education by obtaining his EdD degree from the University of Houston. An accomplished educator, Dr. Ferguson proudly served as Superintendent of Schools for Danbury, ISD, Pearland ISD and Clear Creek ISD. During his tenure at Clear Creek the Manned Spacecraft Center was an international Hub of excitement and innovation and he relished his interaction with America's space leaders. Upon his retirement from C.C.I.S.D the school board honored him by naming the elementary school in South Shore Harbour as Lloyd R. Ferguson Elementary. Dr. Ferguson was equally blessed to have a full and satisfying second career. In 1959 he and a group of local business leaders founded Pearland State Bank. In 1964 he was elected Chairman of the Board, a position he held until his death. In 1994 the Bank purchased First National Bank of Alvin where he additionally served as Chairman and CEO. Dr. Ferguson served in leadership roles for multiple civic and charitable organizations including TIB - The Independent Bankers Bank N.A.:, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Royal Order of Jesters and First United Methodist Church of Pearland. He was a proud member for over 50 years at both Golfcrest Country Club and Walden Golf and Country Club. His most recent accomplishment occurred in Huntsville on April 22, 2021 when he was inducted into the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022 at First United Methodist Church of Pearland, 2314 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland, Texas at 2:00pm with a reception immediately following at Pearland State Bank.