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Craig Scogins Obituary
HEFLIN, LA - A Celebration of Life service will be held in honor of Mr. Craig Scogins on Sunday, September 20, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel, with interment to follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Hill Crest Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Bro. Melton Prothro.
Mr. Scogins was born July 4, 1950 in Shreveport, LA. and passed away on September 18, 2009 at his home after a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by his father, Benton Scogins and sister, Linda Scogins.
He is survived by wife, Ethel Scogins; mother, Tommie Bolen, four daughters, Heather Yancey and husband Bernie, Jennifer Griffith and husband Darin, Gina Prothro and husband Drew and Kathy Shaw and husband Richard, one son, Eric Scogins and wife Rebecca and twelve grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Shriner's Hospital, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, LA. 71103 or Up with Downs.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorial.fh.com. Hill Crest Memorial
Funeral Home 318-949-9415
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Scogins
September 29, 2009
I have not seen Craig since high school--He was always such a nice guy! I am sorry for your loss. The class of 1969 will miss him. Gail Blackburn Tyler
September 21, 2009
So Sorry for your loss, just found out this morning. To all of you my prayers go out. Tommie, It's hard to loose one, but even harder to loose two. How well I know. Love all of you
Sherry Upshaw
Bobby Wyche
September 21, 2009
Ms. Scogins and Family:
Sorry for your loss. I will always remember growing up with Craig and Linda. Craig and I had alot of good times hunting and fishing on Coca-Cola Lake as well as school days at Bossier High.
Dixie Davidson Conley
September 20, 2009
I knew Craig from Bossier High School. Will always remember his sense of humor. My deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Cherry Sproles Butler
September 20, 2009
I knew Craig in junior high and high school growing up in Bossier. I am so very sorry and extend my deepest sympathies to your family.
September 20, 2009
Ethel,
To you and all the children and grand children, as always, words can't express how much Craig will be missed by each of you,as well as friends and co-workers.
Just know he is at peace and that God is watching over all of you and will guide you in your days ahead.
My prayers will be with you and yours.
Sara Hollingsworth, Natchitoches, LA
Tim & Casey Henry
September 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 19, 2009
So glad I got to see Ethel and Craig this past April. He was a very nice man. He got to go fishing with my dad this year when the brim were schooling. Glad to know he got to hit the water one last time! He was an avid fisherman when he was in good health and a great neighbor. He will be missed.
Elizabeth Reynolds Weston
September 19, 2009
Tommie
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will pick you up and carry you through this very difficult time. May He give you the peace and comfort that only He can give. You and Craig are so special to me. Love you, Pam McKinley (and family: Curt, Jen and Lauren).
Richard and Nicole Tull
September 19, 2009
Jennifer,
we are so sorry for your loss, May the grace of God sustain you through this difficult time and may He comfort you as only He can. You are in our prayers.
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