Syracuse, Pennsylvania
1929 - 2014
After a long illness, Dr. Scruggs died on February 14, 2014 at Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Twp., PA. He was born in Vallejo, CA on June 29, 1929. He grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, and was well-known for his athletic prowess. In 1952, he tried out for the Olympics in the Decathlon. He finished fifth...
Read MoreDear Scruggs Family, I just came across this obituary, so I'm about 6 years late. I did my entire, 4 years, undergraduate studies at UCSB 1964-68, and, honestly, only remember a handful of professors; but one of them--from freshman US history, is Prof. Scruggs. He was inspirational.
Mark Robbins
July 27, 2020 | Point Roberts, WA | Student
Dear Scruggs Family,
I was very sadden to hear of the passing of my beloved professor Dr. Scruggs. I had the honor of being his student for two semesters at Syracuse. He opened my mind to African American history and to this day, I try to follow in his footsteps. He always pushed us toward excellence. He will be truly missed.
Cassandra Veney, Ph.D.
Cheshire, Connecticut
August 31, 2014
We were both honored to be taught by Dr. Scruggs as freshman US History students in 1959. We learned not only history but also study skills that helped us to succeed throughout our college careers.
Our deepest thanks to him and our sincerest sympathy to you, his family.
Marguerite Beau
Tom Devaney
Santa Barbara, California
June 01, 2014
this man taught me in the first offering of maxwell 102 (or 101?) at syracuse, a class that was team taught by some of the best professors in the maxwell school. i was moved by his presentation because i never before had a black male instructor--at any level. in fact, i was so moved that i asked two of my best friends, andre del valle and charles yarborough to attend his next lecture. professor scruggs retired early in my undergraduate career, so i couldn't take another course under his...
adolphus belk, jr.
March 09, 2014 | Fort Mill, SC
Our deepest sympathy, Barbara. We pray that God will bless and comfort you.
Linda & Marion Ervin
March 08, 2014
Dear Barbara, Jeffery and family, I'm sorry to hear that Dr Scruggs has passed. He was a true scholar and a kind man. I feel blessed to have known all of you.
Norma Bliss
March 08, 2014 | Los Angeles, CA
My deepest condolences to Barbara, Betty, and the whole family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Megan Coffey
March 06, 2014 | Rohnert Park, CA
He was a good man and a good friend. He will be long remembered.
Rosemary Coffey
March 05, 2014 | Pittsburgh, PA
Dear Family of Professor Scruggs, I was a student in dr. Scruggs American History class in 1966. He had a profound affect on me and on my thinking about our history. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Marilyn Friedman, UCSB, 1967
March 02, 2014
