of Leslie, AR
October 14, 1930 - November 30, 2016
John E. Scroggins, age 86 of Leslie, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 in Clinton after a lengthy illness. John was born October 14th, 1930 in Harrison, the son of Robert Fletcher Scroggins and Helen (Fast) Scroggins.
John served in the US Navy and worked for many years, retiring from the city of Yuba City CA. He then moved back to AR where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. John loved to cook and tell stories about cooking in the navy and all the places he went as well as growing up and working on a farm. John was a member of the United Methodist Church of Leslie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Georgetta (Cooper), sisters; Estella Scroggins, Mary Dickey of Everton, sister-in-law Elaine Scroggins of Harrison, brother-in-law Coy Hammons.
John is survived by his wife, Lenora Scroggins of the home, sons; Audie and wife Kathy of CA and Samuel of Quitman, daughters; Deborah and husband Craig Hall of CA, and Lisa Cates of Leslie, brothers; James of Harrison, Jerry and wife Martha of Yellville, Robert and wife Lillian of Vernonia OR, sisters; Anna Hammons of Catalpa, and Shirley and husband Fred Hale of W. Plains MO, brother-in-law Thomas Dickey of Everton, sister-in-law Anna and husband Lonnie Howard of Harrison, eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 6th, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Leslie, Arkansas with Pastor Mike Proctor officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery near Chimes. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Monday, December 5th, 2016 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas
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Maybelle (McEntire) Morris
Monday, December 5, 2016
Debbie, Audie, Sam & families, our family will never forgot how good your dad was to Grandma Cooper and to Mother even after your mother passed away. He was one of the kindest persons I have ever known. When I think of him, the first thing that comes to mind is his laugh. I always loved that. There is no doubt that Heaven gained an exceptional angel last week. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie whillock
Monday, December 5, 2016
Sam and family,
John was my dad's, Red Taylor's, best friend in the world. They talked often, almost every day. I am so sorry for your loss but dad and John can now resume their friendship and know are doing a lot of fishing in heaven right now! Dad always appreciated you bringing John over to see him when he became unable to get out.
I will always consider you a friend and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Whillock
Leon & Cindy Wilson
Sunday, December 4, 2016
As close neighbors, we realize how John struggled these last few years and though saddened by his death, are reassured that he is free of pain. He was a very gentle and kind hearted man , always willing to help his neighbors and friends. He loved to garden and generously shared his strawberries and peaches with us each year as they came into season. He had a knack for growing dill & garlic plants which he shared with us too.
We miss seeing him pass by our home every day, as he did in past years. We know you too are missing him.
Hopefully you will be comforted by your memories of him as we are. We are but a phone call away, if we can be of help to your family during this sorrowful time.
With deepest sympathy,
Leon & Cindy
Jr and Patsy Ward
Sunday, December 4, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Lenora. May God comfort you at this time.
Carroll and Kenneth Hunter
Saturday, December 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss. God bless this family.