Jeffery Fersner Charleston - Finally free of pain and breathing without difficulty, Jeffery W. Fersner, 57, died peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018, surrounded by his wife and friends who loved him. Jeffery was born on December 8, 1960 in Orangeburg, SC to parents, Betty Jo and John David Fersner, Jr.His academic accolades were many both at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School and at Clemson University where he studied mechanical engineering. He used that knowledge in his work as a nuclear engineer at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, a general engineer at Lockheed Martin in Orlando, Florida, and a cost engineer at the US Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District.Though he was often known as the "smartest guy in the room," his family and his multitude of friends knew him as funny, fun-loving, and vibrant who was "just happy to be here." He survived juvenile diabetes, beat both diabetes and kidney disease with a kidney-pancreas transplant, and took on a leg amputation with a positive attitude few would be able to muster. Cancer, however, is a brutal foe. Seemingly out of nowhere, it ran him over like a Mack truck.Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary Ogden Fersner, brothers, John David Fersner, III (Peggy) of Greensboro, NC, Joseph Julian Fersner of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and sister, Julia Fersner Walker (Ron) of Waleska, GA. Also surviving are nephew, Conner G. Fersner of Nashville, TN, and niece, Alexandra S. Fersner of Richmond, VA. Heartbroken as well are his tribes of friends throughout the United States, Canada, and over the world beyond.A Celebration of Life will be held, to be announced at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the health charity of one's choice or to Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Rd. Charleston, SC 29412.Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.palmettocremationsociety.comArrangements entrusted to PALMETTO CREMATION SOCIETY, 11 Cunnington Avenue Charleston, SC, 29405. 843-722-2555. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffery Fersner

6 Entries

Norman Moebs

September 7, 2018

What a Trooper! Jeff was always so knowledgeable and helpful and good to work with at the Corps. His positive attitude was unsurpassed. How he faced his difficult challenges was amazing. He will be missed by so many. May God comfort Mary and his extended family.

Tom Humphries

August 10, 2018

"Funk", I'll miss you brother, but cherish the memories of times past, as well as being able to see you in your final days on this spinning rock. Our visits were too few, and the times too short. I laugh when I reminisce about carefree times spent together with you, Lew, Huff, Bunn and the rest of the guys. In class, it was always a beautiful thing when you'd correct Doc Moore on one of his 3-4 chalkboard long math problems and tell him that he'd made a mistake. The rest of us were just along for the ride, and you were the driver. You were ALWAYS the smartest guy in the room!!And I know when you arrived at the pearly gates, you told St Peter that you were "just happy to be here"!! We'll look after Mary, but can never fill the hole that you've left. But you sure made it a brighter place while you were here. Till we meet again, my friend!!

Rest in Peace

Glenn Christenbury

August 9, 2018

Superbowl Pig Pickin 1990

Glenn Christenbury

August 9, 2018

Beth Barber

August 9, 2018

I have always admired Jeff for his uplifting spirit despite the many adversities that came about. He will be missed at the Corps by his work family.

May Gods loving arms surround you all during this time and give you peace.

Jim Henderson

August 9, 2018

My friend and coworker of 15 years or so loved to talk about our experiences back in Clemson and getting his boat back running again. Matter of fact, that was going to be a priority once he retired but never completed as far as I know. Jeff worked so hard for his retirement and had many dreams yet to fulfil. He very much loved his fellowman and they always came before himself. I'll never forget Jeff and I look forward to getting back home to celebrate his life properly with his friends and family. God bless you all that loved him. Missing you buddy!

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