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Cecil Scoggins Obituary
1954-2016
Biloxi
Mr. Cecil H. Scoggins, age 61, of Woolmarket passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in the presence of his loving family after a courageous 13 month battle with cancer.
Cecil was born on April 27, 1954 in Jackson, MS and moved to the Coast in 1956. He was the son of Max and Dolly Scoggins of Mt. Olive, MS formerly of Biloxi.
He worked at Lighthouse Chevron Service Station and was currently employed with the Civil Engineer Department at the Naval Seabee base in Gulfport. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the Mississippi Air National Guard, 209th Civil Engineer Squadron in August 2011. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina he was activated for 90 days to aide in the recovery of the coast.
Cecil was dedicated to his family and known for his great personality and unique laugh. He was a generous and loving person, a devoted NASCAR fan, enjoyed watching his grandsons play ball and loved his custom 79' Ford pickup. Cecil will be greatly missed.
His is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Kathy Aylor Scoggins; his daughter, Kimberly Brown (Brandon); parents, Max and Dolly Scoggins; grandsons, Finley and Grayson Brown; sisters, Faye Broussard (Ross) and Lisa Scoggins; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be at 10:00AM on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. A visitation will be held Friday, April 8, 2016 from 5:00PM-8:00PM at the funeral home. A burial will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery following the service.
Online tributes can be made at www.riemannfamily.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Cecil Scoggins
Victor E Dunning
April 8, 2016
Dear Kathy and family,
I am saddened by your loss. Cecil and I worked together at the 209th for many years and I will remember his cheerful smile and happy demeanor. He will live on in our memories.
Lisa Seymour
April 8, 2016
Kathy and Kimberly we are so sorry to hear about Cecil. We will always remember that laugh and how hard he worked at the station he was a great employee. Those were some good times. Seems like yesterday. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are a phone call away!
Linda Meade
April 8, 2016
Kathy, You have been in the thoughts and prayers of your Keesler family. God bless and keep you and your family. Linda Meade
Linda Ladner
April 7, 2016
Kathy,
Deepest condolences to you and your family. Will miss the fun phone conversations with the "Cookie Man". His comments always gave us a good laugh and a brighter spirit.
April 7, 2016
Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time; your friend and former co-worker, Regina..
Ann Scoggins Klobe
April 7, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nancy Williams Scipione
April 7, 2016
Cecil was a 2nd grade classmate of mine. I remember him as a funny, young boy. I am sorry he was sick and left this earth too early. His smile will always be what I remember these 54 years later. I am so sorry for the family's loss.
Judy n Ellis Davis
April 7, 2016
Go rest high on mountain. Condolences to family Love Y'all.
Mark Pier
April 7, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. Cecil was a great friend to me and he will be greatly missed.
Billy Ford
April 7, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
April 7, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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