Jerry L. Scantlin

1944 - 2013

Scantlin, Jerry L. EL CAJON -- Jerry Scantlin, 69, of El Cajon, passed away on September 7, 2013. Born in South Gate, CA to Freeman and Chloe Scantlin on March 30, 1944. He attended Rubidoux High School in Riverside and Riverside and Grossmont Community Colleges. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael. Jerry lived in Riverside prior to marrying Norma in July 1964 and moving to El Cajon. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He served four years of active duty and two years inactive. He worked as a pipefitter and became a foreman at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station during the 1980's. He was a member of the Pipefitters UA Local 230. He moved on to real estate and started Realty World Parkway in February of 1989. He was a member of the National, California, East San Diego County and Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors. He served as President, Treasurer and a Director for many years at the local level. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Norma, three sons, James, Craig (Rebecca), Jonathan (Stephanie) and daughter, Cristina Rutherford (Benjamin), grandchildren, Marissa, Carly, Cameron and Kendal, and his brother, Bob. Viewing will be 4 to 7 p.m. at El Cajon Mortuary on Monday, September 16, 2013. A "Celebration of Life and Love" will be held September 17, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Shadow Mountain Community Church located at 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VA San Diego Healthcare, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161, Attn: 135-Volunteer Services, In Memory of J. L. Scantlin - Dr. P. Singh or Shadow Mountain- Military Ministries, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon, CA 92019.