ROGERS — Keith Autry Ferguson

was born on July 14, 1943, in Clover Bend, Ark., and was the son of Luther and Minnie Ferguson.

Keith, went to school in Lynn, Ark . , and then went on to join the A r my R e - serves. Shortly thereafter, he became married to Sammy Nunnally, on September 6, 1963, and worked a short time in road construction having their first child, Clifford, born in 1964.

After receiving notification of acceptance to the Arkansas State Police in 1968, Keith and Sammy decided to relocate in the beautiful area of Northwest Arkansas, in a small town called Pea Ridge, Ark. Soon thereafter in 1969, Keith officially joined the Arkansas State Police to serve the citizens of Benton County, and the State of Arkansas under Sgt. Leon Clinton, of Troop L in Benton County.

As Northwest Arkansas began to change and grow, so did his family and after a relocation to Rogers, Ark., Keith and Sammy’s daughter Joy, was born in Rogers, Ark., in 1970 thereafter followed their son Shane, who was born in 1974.

Keith Ferguson became Sgt of Troop L in 1984 to later retire in 2000 after 32 years of service to and for the people in Northwest Arkansas that he called home. In his service to the Arkansas State Police, and the newly populating area, Keith, made many friends over the course those years and was given many opportunities to learn the area, its people, and his job all of which he loved. His interactions with other agencies from the Secret Service, DEA, FBI, US Marshall Service, surrounding Counties, Cities, and States of Northwest Arkansas and the interaction with those agencies grew as did the area and its people. As many local and State governments, legal systems, professions, and businesses grew so did acquaintances and lasting friendships.

No sooner than Keith, starting his new job as a Trooper for the State he was exposed just as the officers are today 54 years later with the same fine balance in life changing events on a daily basis. His parents had lived through the Depression and grew up picking cotton in Northeast Arkansas raised in a household of firm belief under the Church of Christ.

In 2003, after retirement with the State Police, Keith was elected as Sheriff of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, one of the finest in the State, and after five wins in elections later retired from Law Enforcement with a service to the State, County, and its People of 42 years.

Keith’s stories and accomplishments in life are of many, his friendships, dedication, service, honesty, love, and courage have left a remembrance in the lives and hearts of the people he touched over the course of many years in this great County and State and will truly be missed.

After fighting cancer for over 20 years, Sheriff and Trooper Keith Ferguson passed away on November 19, 2022, in peace and with family that he loved to include six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

On behalf of Sheriff and Trooper Keith Ferguson and Family, a sincere thank you for your support, encouragement, and friendships over the years. Condolences Can Be Made at www.rollinsfuneral.com