From his sister in law: 

Jerry Wayne "Gish" Fergeson passed from this life on September 28, 2013, after a valiant fight with brain cancer.  It is with tremendous joy I share that he had received Jesus into his life and we will all see him again.  He is healed and whole and in true Jerry-fashion, has a tape measure on his belt as he assists building many mansions.

From a classmate:

Something I may not have ever told you concerning Jerry (and Jimmy):  both were what I will term "crossover specialists."  They were friends with cowboys, surfers and all the other clicks.. possibly because of their living in Alief much longer than me ..