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Charles Scruggs Obituary
1923 - 2010
Charles Carlton Scruggs, 86, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010. He was born on April 3, 1923 in Atlanta, GA, the son of Charles C. and Martha Hope Scruggs.
He served his country in the US Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was an All State High School athlete in baseball and basketball, and was an avid alumnus of Georgia Tech and served as captain of the baseball and basketball teams. He was very involved throughout his lifetime in all sports, and played Fast Pitch Softball with the Clearwater Bombers as well as many local teams. Mr. Scruggs coached Little League with Mr. Bill Bond starting in 1953 for over 15 years, and had an influence on many young men in our community. He was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, the Elks Lodge, Stonebrook, Irish Political Club and the Yacht Club. Mr. Scruggs will be greatly missed by all his tennis and golf buddies and all at Outback Steakhouse, where he never missed a day of socializing. He was known for his quick wit and liked to pick and gossip.
Mr. Scruggs was the owner of Krispy Kreme Donuts from 1951 to 1984, as it remained family owned until 2002.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Carlton Scruggs, and mother, Martha Hope Scruggs.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline; sons, Charles (Sharon) of Gulf Breeze and George (Peg) of Pensacola; daughter, Beth of Atlanta, GA, and step-daughters, Paula (Pat) Paterson and Carol (Bill) Franklin; a brother, Robert (Brenda) of Atlanta, GA, and grandchildren, Sarah, Laura, John and Michael, along with a great-grandson, Hal.
A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 11:00am at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church with Fr. Eric Long officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Williams, Thomas Scarritt, Donald Rushing, Gordon Tyrrell, Kenneth Pfeifer and Charles Carlan.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. David Miles and West Florida Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tony
April 1, 2010
The boys at the Esquire will miss Charlie . He was a great friend
April 1, 2010
Pauline, Buddy and George, You are all in our paryers during this time of sorrow. Charles was a find gentleman and friend. Mike and Linda Miragliotta
Dante & Pat Kahn Jr
March 31, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jocelyn "Henderson" Peters
March 30, 2010
Pauline and family,
I was very saddened to see this about Charlie. You know how much I thought of him and loved running into ya'll at the Outback. He always had a little "twinkle" in his eyes and was so much fun to talk with. Know that I am thinking of you all during this this time. I hope to see you soon. Always
March 30, 2010
Pauline,
Em and I are so sorry to hear that Charles passed away. He was one of a kind and will be missed dearly. He won't ever be forgotten. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you.
Ginger and Emory Williams, Tallahassee
Eric Gleaton
March 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ernest Murphy
March 30, 2010
Buddy, I am sorry for your family's loss. You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
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