Claude Shannon Ferguson, 81, Wabash, died at 11:42 p.m. Monday, March 2, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

He was born on Dec. 21, 1938, in Floyd County, Ky., to John Emanuel and Alma Mae (Hunter) Ferguson.

He was a self-employed contractor. He was a US Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam, and was a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15. He enjoyed tinkering on cars and fishing.

He is survived by his daughter: Kathy Ferguson, Wabash; four grandchildren: Jeffrey Ferguson, Jessica (Jason) Cole, Ashley Ferguson and Chad Harding, all of Wabash; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Bernice Jenkins, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Julia Conn, Martin, Ky.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Leonard and James Ferguson.

There will be services in Kentucky at a later date.