FRANKLINTON - William (Billy) Shannon Ferguson, 21, of Lariat Lane, Franklinton, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 17, at the home of William Cutshaw and Tracy Ferguson at 2 p.m.

He was born on June 15, 1990 in Buncombe County to Tracy Ferguson and William Cutshaw. He worked with his father as a carpenter for six years and was currently employed by Diversified Mechanical, LTD, Durham.

Surviving: parents, Tracy Ferguson and William Cutshaw; sister, Brandy Cutshaw; brothers, Corey Ferguson and Travis Cutshaw; son, William Camden Ferguson; fianceé, Shana Janay Nunn; maternal grandparents, Eddie and Linda Ferguson; paternal grandmother, Joyce Catshaw; maternal great-grandmother, Stella Mae Steele; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations can be made at any North Carolina State Employees Credit Union to a special account of Linda S. Ferguson of Moravian Falls. Checks should be made payable to Linda S. Ferguson.