Sunday, November 10, 2013

Scroggins, Walter Eugene (25 Dec 1931 - 10 Nov 2013) [41466]

Scroggins, Walter Eugene 'Gene' (25 Dec 1931 - 10 Nov 2013) [41466].
Husband of  Scroggins, Carole Jean Wykoff (9 Sep 1932 - 9 Oct 2015) [49593].
Funeral.com, Walter Eugene Scroggins, 11 Nov 2013
Erlewein Mortuary, Walter Eugene Scroggins
Find A Grave,  Walter Eugene Scroggins, 12 Nov 2013
New Palestine – Walter Eugene Scroggins [41466], age 81, of New Palestine, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born on December 25, 1931 in Bloomington as the son of Henry Arthur Scroggins [37792] and Phyllis Jean (Ooley) Simms [37791]. He graduated from Unionville High School in 1948 and later earned an Associate’s Degree in Electronics. Mr. Scroggins served in the Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. Walter married Carole Jean (Wykoff) Scroggins [49593] on November 17, 1956 in French Lick, Indiana.

He worked for Naval Avionics as an Electronics Engineer for 35 years before retiring in 1988. Walter was a member of the Moose Lodge #17. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting squirrel and rabbit, fishing, building homes and spending time with his dog, Baby.

Walter is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carole Scroggins of Greenfield; children, Stephen Scroggins [44005] of Orleans, IN, Jody Scroggins [tba] of Greenfield, Cynthia [tba] (Scott [tba]) Stauffer of New Palestine; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Huber [41464] of Connersville; cousins, Donnie Scroggins [tbc], Herbie Scroggins [tbc] both of Bloomington; sister-in-law, Jeanette Scroggins [41459] of Fortville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Walter was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Alan Scroggins [tbc]; and brother, Ray Scroggins [38474].

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W 96th St #100, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Friends may share a memory or send a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.


Walter Eugene Scroggins

Birth:     Dec. 25, 1931
Bloomington
Monroe County
Indiana, USA
Death:     Nov. 10, 2013
Greenfield
Hancock County
Indiana, USA

Walter Eugene Scroggins
December 25, 1931 - November 10, 2013
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Burial:
Park Cemetery
Greenfield
Hancock County
Indiana, USA

Created by: genealogyfever
Record added: Nov 12, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 120197499

(posted 12 Nov 2013, updated 13 Nov 2013)

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