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Joseph Scoggin Obituary
Joseph Young Scoggin, Jr., 93, passed away on October 22, 2012, from complications of a stroke earlier this year. Funeral services will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel at 10:00 am on Friday, October 26, 2012. Officiating will be Bro. Billy Pierce assisted by Bro. Tommy Patton. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the funeral home.
Joe was born on June 22, 1919, in Louisville, MS, and grew up in Kosciusko, MS. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1940 and was assigned to the 555th Army Air Force Base Unit during World War II, participating in the battles of Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He received an honorable discharge after attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1945. During his time in the service he developed a love of flying, which continued throughout most of his life. After the war, he owned a crop dusting business for a period of time in Shreveport before being employed by Delta Air Lines.
While working for Delta, Joe started one of the first car rental companies in north Louisiana, Airline Car Rental, Inc., in 1950. He was soon approached by Warren Avis and courted to become one of the first licensees in the newly formed Avis Rent A Car System. His company continues to operate the Avis and Budget Rent A Car franchises in Shreveport and Monroe, now managed by second and third generation family members. Joe was a charter member of the University Club of Shreveport, a member of the Palmetto Country Club, and he was a member of the Cypress Baptist Church. In retirement, he was an avid vegetable gardener and a true mechanical engineer. He could fix just about anything.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Y. Scoggin, Sr., and Carrie Bishop Scoggin, and sisters, Billie Joyce Cameron and Lavonne McDowell. His survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, LaVaughn Covington Scoggin, sons, W. Randal Scoggin and wife, Sabra Bushnell Scoggin, Dudley Y. Scoggin and partner, Thomas C. Needham, Jr., grandchildren, Sabra Scoggin Hicks and husband, Nathan L. Hicks, Jonathan R. Scoggin and wife, Jamie Griswold Scoggin, two great grandsons, one great granddaughter, and a brother, Lt. Col. Lockwood B. Scoggin, USAF (Ret.), of Montgomery, AL.
Honoring him as pallbearers are Billy Hudson, Barry Scoggin, Joe McDowell, Jonathan Scoggin, Nathan Hicks, and Tom Needham.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Dr. Seborn Woods, and the staffs of Willis-Knighton Pierremont, LifeCare Pierremont and NurseCare for their loving care and attentive support.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Scoggin
October 28, 2012
Uncle Joe has always been one of my very favorite relatives for his love of life and no-nonsense attitude about most everything in life. I am thankful for being able to spend a quite a few good days with him growing up and as an adult on rarer occasion. His smile and laugh are what I remember most and his courage. You will be missed greatly by all -- Vicki Scoggin Driggers (Montgomery, AL)
Rodger Scoggin
October 27, 2012
Deepest sympathies from the Scoggin Family of Florida. Loved the time I spent on the lake in a boat with Uncle Joe and my dad (Lockwood). Many fond and proud memories of my Uncle, the entrepreneur, flyboy and hero. Love to all!
Trellis Jones
October 26, 2012
Dudley and Randy and the entire Scoggin Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I have fond memories of working at Avis Car Rental at the Airport. It was a good job to have and glad that I got to know most of you. Mr Scoggin was blessed with so many years.
Brian Griswold
October 26, 2012
The Scoggin family,
I am sadden to learn of Mr. Scoggins passing. Dixie and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Brian Griswold
Larry Baudino
October 26, 2012
Sincere sympathy to the Scoggin family.
Kathy Price
October 26, 2012
Mrs Scoggin and family, so sorry to hear of Mr. Scoggins passing. I'm sure the wonderful memories will carry you through.
Herman and Kathy Price
151 Twin Point
Leonard Chapman
October 26, 2012
May God bless and keep you, LaVaughn in this time of such a great loss. My condolences to you and your family. Leonard
October 26, 2012
Gonna miss my old friend. My thoughts and prayers...
Donald Posner
Jerry Bufkin
October 26, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the Scoggin Family.
October 25, 2012
My hearfelt sympathy and prayers to your and your family, Sabra.
Candace Spinks
Fran Griswold
October 25, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the Scoggin Family . The loss of another war hero--"The
Battle of the Bulge". Tremendous history!! With love and condolences to all.
Fran Griswold, San Dimas, CA
Bob Wojciechowski
October 24, 2012
Family Of Mr Joe Scoggin,
Very Very sad to hear of your LOSS.
Joe was a GREAT friend and Person. HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. GOD be with you all AT this time and I Have You ALL in my Prayers.
Love
Bob Wojciechowski Family
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For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
October 24, 2012
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Joseph Y.Scoggin, Jr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Joe. And to Joe it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during W-II while serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Joe, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Joe's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Joe Casciola
October 24, 2012
My deepest symphaties to the Scoggin family.
Agatha Fertitta-McCall
October 24, 2012
Dear Dudley and Mrs. Scoggin, You are all in my prayers for the lost of you Mr. Scoggin. May he rest in peace.
Love to all the family at this sad time.
Agatha
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