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VICTURE SCRUGGS Obituary

VICTURE L. SCRUGGS, 85, departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. Born in Holly Springs, Miss., he moved to Fort Wayne in 1951. Victure was a very active member of the community and held many board and committee positions including President of the Fort Wayne branch of A. Philip Randolph, completing the 1st district seat vacated by John Nuckols, many union committees, NAACP, Affirmative Action, Neighborhood Association, Jennings Center, just to name a few. Victure was a charter member of Providence Baptist Church. He later became a faithful member of Union Baptist Church until his death. He worked construction and had many city jobs until his retirement in September, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Arthur (Sharon) Scruggs, Arnold (Diana) Scruggs and Cecil Harris of California; two daughters, Vera Drew and Mary Lucas; two adopted daughters, Clarissa and Tonya; nine sisters, Joanetta (Edgar) of Washington, D.C., Anne (Robert) Lewis of Harrisburg, Pa., Annette Smith of Houston, Texas, Vanessa (Reginald) Fletcher of Indianapolis, Lenora Dean of Cedar Bluff, Miss., Geneva (Lathurmon) Jones of Chicago, Ill., Pauline Rogers of Memphis, Tenn., Luvenia Rogers and Doris Jean Russell; two brothers, Elmo Rogers and Morris (Tony) Scruggs of Chicago, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lydia Mae (Stevenson) Rogers; father, Jonah Scruggs; wife, Frances Scruggs; six sisters; five brothers; and two sons-in-law. Service is 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at Union Baptist Church. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at the church. Interment in Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. ellisfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 31, 2015.

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Beverly Harris

January 8, 2016

Arnold ,my condolences go out to you of the passing of your father.Praying God give you and your family peace and comfort.

Victure and his siblings

Toni Scruggs

January 3, 2016

Prayers to our family, I will miss you my brother. Until we meet again, We love you

Mr. Ray and Dr. Ruby Cain

January 2, 2016

Mr. Arnold Scruggs and family - we are proud to have known and worked with your father through APRI for more than twelve years. His leadership and commitment to the organization, racial and employment equity provided a strong foundation for the organization. He will be missed. May God grant you comfort in his passion for his family, friends, and social justice.

Victure Scruggs received 2015 APRI Outstanding Service Award

January 2, 2016

Victure Scruggs at 2006 APRI Indiana State Convention

January 2, 2016

Victure Scruggs at 2007 APRI Indiana State Convention

January 2, 2016

Victure Scruggs at 2008 APRI Indiana State Convention

January 2, 2016

Marshall Carter

January 2, 2016

Arnold and family
Dee and I send you our deepest condolences upon the death of your father

Rosaline-Jesse Beard

January 1, 2016

Arnold, Jesse and I share in your loss,our homecoming of your father our cousin. Hold fast to God's unchanging hand and know grace abounds

Delois Walker

January 1, 2016

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

January 1, 2016

Sincerest Condolences to the entire family. RIH Vic. Vanessa Walker (Scruggs) Larrissa Scruggs, Tonya Isaac, Pharez Scruggs, VanaMary Isaac and Naomi Isaac

James Newell Sr.

January 1, 2016

We send our condolences to the Scruggs family- we will keep you all in the family...........The Newell Family Foundation

Linnell (Stewart) Gardner

December 31, 2015

My condolence go out to all my Scruggs family,relatives,friends and the rest of his extented family and friends. I'm sure Uncle Vic will definately be missed by all as he left vivid memories for all to cherrish. He was a kind soul and a good man. RIP Uncle Vic!!.

Monique Carter

December 31, 2015

Sending my prayers and keeping my family close in thought. Remembering all the memories we shared at the family reunions.

You will truly be missed

Acie Chapman

December 31, 2015

I extend my condolences to the Scruggs family for the great loss of your loved one. May he rest in complete peace in Heaven, God blessing his soul and healing your hearts, now and in the days to come. God bless.......!!

December 31, 2015

Our prayers to Mr.Arnold Scruggs in lost of your father. Know that God makes no mistakes and to live a blessed long life is truly great as your father lived. Bless those who mourn for God is with you each step of the way. Mr. & Mrs. L. Fasty

Jeff Gubitz

December 31, 2015

Rest in eternal peace

Vivian Rogers

December 31, 2015

I will forever miss my uncle. His wisdom, love and support far exceeded the responsibilities of an uncle. I love you, RIP until we meet again.

Vivian Rogers

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