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Jerry Scruggs Obituary
SHELBY - Mr. Jerry Scruggs, 77, of 805 Hill St., died Thursday, April 16, 2010, at Hospice of Wendover.
Jerry was born in Rutherford County on April 26, 1932, a son of the late Hollis and Odessa Padgett Scruggs. He graduated from Cliffside High School and attended Howard Business School. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for Duke Power Cliffside Plant and retired after 35 years. He was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, Prayer War-riors Sunday School Class, and a former usher.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Scruggs; stepson, Rodney Kelly; brother, Jack Scruggs; and sister, Violet S. Newton.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce Hornbuckle Scruggs; a son, Russell (Dusty) Scruggs of Shelby; a granddaughter, Kandice Scruggs of West Palm Beach, Fla., a great-grandson, Logan Portella of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother, Hollis Scruggs Jr. and wife, Glenda, of Forest City; a sister, Madeline Scruggs Hardin and husband, Charles, Forest City; a brother-in-law, Sam Newton of Forest City; several loving nieces and nephews; and two "special babies," Butch and Annie.
Funeral: Sunday, April 18, 3:30 p.m., Landmark Baptist Church
Visitation: The family will receive friends one hour before the service, in the sanctuary.
Officiated by: The Revs. Allen Davis and Trey Bradlley
Burial: Cleveland Memorial Park
Memorials: Landmark Baptist Church, 1724 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152
Funeral home: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory
Online guest registry: www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
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Crissy Ward
April 20, 2010
Joyce, thinking of you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May god give you comfort and peace. Love you!
Glenn & Glenda Anderson
April 18, 2010
Joyce, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and comfort you.
April 18, 2010
Dusty I was saddened to have read about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. I pray that GOD will comfort each and everyone of you in the days ahead.
Roger & Loretta Hamby
Hudson, NC
Alma & Phil Bouchard
April 17, 2010
Dear Joyce,
Ooooo my heart hurts for you to hear of Jerry's death. It has been a long time since we chatted but I want you to know I am thinking about you and would give anything to give you a hug. Next time I am in your area, I will come by and see you, Red.
Take care and may you find comfort in knowing so many care about and love you.
Almond Joy
Larry and Pat Peeler
April 17, 2010
Joyce, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know you are missing Jerry but we rejoice with you that he is present with the Lord and eagerly awaiting to see you again. In the meantime, we thank God that the Holy Spirit is comforting and strengthening you as no one else can. We love you.
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