Harvey D. Ferguson

August 24, 1941 - July 24, 2016

Harvey D. Ferguson, 74, of Broad Street, Broadalbin died Sunday morning July 24, 2016 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Broadalbin on August 24, 1941 a son of Francis and Agnes Gibson Ferguson and was a 1959 graduate of Broadalbin High School. Harvey was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Ferguson was employed at the former Longview Fiber in Amsterdam for thirty six years and retired in 2003. He also worked part-time for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department and was a policeman for the Village of Broadalbin. After retiring, Mr. Ferguson worked at Advanced Auto. Until recently, Harvey worked with the Green Thumb Program at FMCC. He was a US Navy veteran and proudly served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Mr. Ferguson attended the former Hagaman Methodist Church and was attending the Northampton United Methodist Church at Fish House at the time of his death. He was a member of the VFW in Broadalbin and was an exempt member of the Kennyetto Fire Company. Harvey was an avid NASCAR fan and Boston Red Sox fan. He also enjoyed the CB radio and was known as the Blue Knight. Mostly, he loved spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Cynthia; and two brothers, Alvah and Dennis. Survivors include his wife, Diane Beatty Ferguson, whom he married on May 19, 1964; two sons, Jeffrey (Sherri) Ferguson of Gloversville and Duane Ferguson of Broadalbin; a daughter, Shari Ferguson of Crestview, FL; two brothers, Larry (Marion) Ferguson of Edinburg and John Ferguson of Anderson, SC; two sisters, Sharon (Willard) Loveless of Northville and Kimberly (John) Dalton of Greensburg, PA; three grandchildren, Rhea-Annea Ferguson, and Tanner and Braeden Veale; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 am at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street) Johnstown with Rev. Jerry Oliver, officiating. Burial will be in Hagaman Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 – 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northampton United Methodist Church, the Ecumenical Food Pantry, or to the Broadalbin VFW, all in care of the funeral home.