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Ralph Scroggins Obituary

SCROGGINS Ralph Wallace Scroggins Born April 19, 1926 Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away December 27, 2010, he is preceded in death by his wife Emily. He served in the U.S. Navy for Western Pacific. Graduated from the University of Minnesota in December 1949, he moved to El Paso, TX in 1949 employed at that time for Savage Oil Co. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, active in the Lions Club which he served as President of West Texas Lions Eye Bank and Treasurer, Past Master of Five Pt. Masonic Lodge received his 33rd degree, was a Shriner, active in Scottish Rite, served on the Board of Directors of Air Lifeline of Texas arranged for volunteer flight providing transportation for patient and blood, volunteered at Del Sol Medical Center where he was elected as volunteer of the U.S, when it was Columbia Medical Center, he was active in Bethany Christian Church. Married 61 years to Emily has 3 children Steve and Gary Scroggins, a daughter Christi Unruh, and grandchildren, Michelle and Daniel McVay, Kimberly Headen, Amy Cook, Jennifer Despain, Natalie Clark, Caleb Scroggins, Shannah and Jason Scroggins, and Danielito McVay. In lieu of flowers send donations to El Paso Scottish Rite Historical Library and Museum Foundation 301 W, Missouri, El Paso, TX, Hospice of El Paso, 1440 Miracle Way 79925. Bethany Christian Church. Graveside Service at 10:30 am, Friday, January 14, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial Service at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Bethany Christian Church, 10455 Springwood. Services under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332

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Published by El Paso Times from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2011.

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Merry Anne Summerford

January 3, 2022

Thinking and remembering a friend of long ago with kind thoughts.

Debbie Horn

January 14, 2011

He will be missed by all of us. God bless and keep you strong through this difficult time.

Merry Anne Summerford

January 13, 2011

I am saddened by the loss of Ralph. Dick and I thought so much of him for many years. He was an important and loyal employee of Savage Oil for many years. Emily and he are together and I wish you all my prayers and peace.

January 12, 2011

All of the Valley Church family will miss Mr Scroggins,, The Brown family,, Roger, Helon, Ron, Chuck, Lisa. San Angelo, and El Paso, Tx.

January 11, 2011

I have many happy memories of Emily and Ralph as I grew up in Lakeside. May the rest in peace together and comfort be in that. All my prayers are with you. Sherrie Jaynes Allen

Michelle Martinez Portillo

January 10, 2011

What a loss on earth, but a gain in heaven. He was such a great grandfather to me although not related by blood but by his granddaughter Kim's frenship. You will be missed Grampa Scroggings.

Terrie Gardea

January 10, 2011

All of my prayers and love go out to you, in this time of loss. Mr. Scroggins was a sweet, endearing man and loved to make you smile! El Paso will miss his light. Rest in Gods eternal peace. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gardea and daughter, Terrie Gardea.

Bill and Betty Young

January 9, 2011

Steve,Gary and Christi.
So sorry to hear about your Dad.Our family has fond memories with him at the Valley Church and at Labor day summer camp at Silver City.A find Gentelman he was.Our Love to you all.
Bill and Betty Young

Terry Lund

January 9, 2011

I have warm and happy memories of Ralph when we all attended Valley Congregatonal Church. He was always smiling, and always had a joyous comment. May God Bless you all.

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