Joseph "Joe" Mitchell Ferguson Sr, 85, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Joe was born in Hollywood, St. Mary's County, Maryland to John and Mildred Ferguson on June 29, 1939. Joe married Marilyn Wood and they resided in southern Maryland. He is survived by his children Vickie Bowles (Larry), Joe Jr "Bubby", Donna Irons (John), Michael (Theresa), Robert, Kimmy Lumpkins (Keith) and Billy Tucker (Laurie). He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 9 great-children, 1 great-great grandchild and two siblings Francis "Fergie" and Edna.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, siblings John, Edward, Philly and Patsy and daughter Kim Tucker.
Joe attended St. John's School. He entered the National Guard in 1961 and after serving two years, Joe started his life-long delivery career as a milk delivery driver – yes, house to house delivery. He then went on to be employed at Wonder Bread as a delivery driver for 30 years before retiring in 2000.

Joe was a dedicated Richard Petty fan and had a very large collection of Richard Petty memorabilia that he was very proud of. As an avid fan of Stock Car Racing, he enjoyed working on race cars and going to the local dirt tracks every time he could. Joe was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. You could sometimes find Joe at a corner store playing his favorite KENO numbers. He always had a quick wit in which he spared no one, you had to be on your toes at all times, Joe enjoyed a good laugh!

Our many thanks go to Hospice of St. Mary's MedStar for his care during his end of days. Joe took a piece of all of our hearts with him but he also left a piece of his heart which will be with us forever. Until we meet again Joe…you will be missed.

Services for Joe will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00am with a service to follow at 11:00am. Interment will be held at Mt Zion Cemetery, 27108 Mt Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659.

Pallbearers will be Nicholas Irons, Robert Ferguson, Mark Bush, River Lumpkins, John Bowles and Michael Ferguson. Honorary pallbearer will be Billy Tucker.