William Backhouse Astor, III (19 Jul 1935 - 24 Sep 2009) [47196]

Burlington Free Press (VT) - September 30, 2008

Deceased Name: WILLIAM ASTOR [47196]

BURLINGTON - William Astor, 73, of Burlington, died peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Son of John Astor [] and his beloved mother, Ellen Tuck French [], Bill was born on July 19, 1935 in New York City. He grew up in New York City and spent his summers as a child in Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated from Saint Paul's School in New Hampshire and Rollins College in Florida. Following college, he and his family moved to New Vernon, N.J. where he gave many years of service to the New Vernon Fire Department serving as president from 1972 - 1974. Bill moved with his family to Cornwall, Vt. where he owned and managed a family farm. In his later years, Bill moved to Burlington, to be closer to his children and grandchildren and also to receive the medical attention he needed. Despite his illness, Bill remained a stoic and independent person, always maintaining a great sense of humor and the ability to make people smile and laugh in even the most difficult of circumstances. He will be remembered for his strength, humor, generosity and his wonderful storytelling abilities. Bill is survived by his two sons, William Astor [47197], and G. Todd Astor [], of Essex Junction; his wife, Robin []; and their three grandchildren, Alexandra Ellen [], Rebecca Charlotte [] and Stephen William [] who will miss Grandpa tremendously. He is also survived by his sister, Jacqueline Astor Drexel [] of New York and her son Nicholas []. In respect to Bill's wishes, there will be no service to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Burlington Fire Department which held a special place in Bill's heart because of his past involvement in the fire department, and for the personal assistance many members of the department provided for Bill in recent years. Gifts can be made to the Burlington Firefighters Donation Fund, 136 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington VT 05401. Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral and Cremation Serrvice.

Burlington Free Press (VT)
Date: September 30, 2008
Record Number: 10d8677a5244f5d54f468292332c02d171dfae0
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Addison County Independent, 2 Oct 2008
William Astor
BURLINGTON — William Astor, 73, of Burlington died on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. He was born July 19, 1935 in New York City, the son of John Astor and Ellen Tuck French.

He grew up in New York City and spent his summers as a child in Newport, R.I. He graduated from Saint Paul’s School in New Hampshire and Rollins College in Florida. Following college, he and his family moved to New Vernon, N.J., where he worked at the New Vernon Fire Department, serving as president from 1972 to 1974.

He moved with his family to Cornwall, where he owned and managed a family farm. In his later years, he moved to Burlington to be closer to his children and grandchildren and also to receive the medical attention he needed.

According to family, he remained a stoic and independent person in spite of his illness, always maintaining a great sense of humor and the ability to make people smile and laugh in even the most difficult of circumstances.

He is survived by his two sons, William Astor and G. Todd Astor of Essex Junction; his wife, Robin; three grandchildren; a sister, Jacqueline Astor Drexel of New York, and a nephew.

Out of respect for his wishes, there will be no service to celebrate his life.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Burlington Firefighters Donation Fund, 136 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington VT 05401.

Archie Lee Scroggins (26 Jun 1920 - 25 Sep 2008) [10737]

Archie Lee Scroggins          
CANTON - Services for Archie Lee Scroggins, 88, Canton, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at Eubank Funeral Home chapel, Canton, with the Revs. Jerry Truett, Lindsey Ray and Elmer Rush officiating.

Burial will be in Starr Cemetery, Canton.

Mr. Scroggins died Sept. 25, 2008, at his residence in Canton.

He was born June 26, 1920, in Eureka to the late Eugene [41575] and Alice Maria Key Scroggins [47284]. He was a member of Lawrence Springs Baptist Church, The Christian Motorcycle Association and Holiday Rambler R.V. Club. Mr. Scroggins was an ordained minister. He retired from Greyhound Bus Line as a bus operator and helped start Greyhound Van Lines. Later in life he started his own earth-moving business.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ruby Lois Scroggins [10736], Canton; daughters, Glenda Spears, Canton and Gayle Caughron, Grand Saline; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Published in the Tyler Morning Telegraph on 9/27/2008

Notice for Olice Charlie Brown

Message: Olice Charlie Brown News Death Notice BROWN, Olice Charlie Age 65, of Dayton, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008 at Vandalia Park Nursing Facility. Olice was preceded in death by his parents, Olice Brown Jr & Geneva Fielder Brown; and by two brothers. He is survived by his wife of the past 12 years, Gloria May Brown; six children, Nathan, Kevin & Nina Scroggins, Bobby Gene Brown, Wanda Williams & Charles Brown; 18 grandchildren; three brothers, Cecil, Danny & James Brown; and by three sisters, Shirley Ann Brown, Linda Flag & Karen Brown. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday (9/23), at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton. The family will be receiving friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com Published in the Dayton Daily News on 9/21/2008
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Notice for Dick Scroggins

Message: Dick Scroggins DICK SCROGGINS corporate real estate executive, avid sailor, and longtime Greenwich, CT. resident, passed away on September 9, He was 75 years old. The cause was cancer, his family announced. Mr. Scroggins retired in 1996 as senior vice president, Corporate Real Estate & General Services, American Express Company, after a 37 year career in corporate real estate. In 1982, the International Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives, NACORE, certified him a Master of Corporate Real Estate. At American Express, he headed an organization responsible for a number of major real estate projects worldwide including regional operating centers and two headquarters buildings in New York City. In 1992, he was honored by his peers as the first winner of the NACORE New York Annual Award for Outstanding Corporate Real Estate Executive. He served as president of the NACORE New York chapter, and as a director of NACORE International. He served as chair of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Greater New York and also of the Heritage Trail of Lower Manhattan. He was a director of the Downtown Lower Manhattan Association and was a member of the Advisory Committee - Plan for Lower Manhattan. In 1992 he was presented a Certificate of Appreciation by David Dinkins, Mayor of New York, for his "leading role in the City's vital real estate industry, and for his expertise to the not-for-profit sector for the benefit of all New Yorkers". Richard Muir Scroggins was born December 11, 1932 in Detroit. He is the son of Florence Scroggins of Ridgefield, and the late Olin Scroggins of Farmington, Michigan. Mr. Scroggins joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in May 1950, and served on active duty at the Grosse Isle Naval Air Station. In September 1951, he was accepted into the Navy ROTC Program at the University of Michigan where he earned a bachelors degree in business administration. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. In June 1955 he was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps. After completing six months of platoon leader training, he was assigned as adjutant of the headquarters squadron, Marine Corps Air Facility, New River, North Carolina. On June 30, 1956 he married Jeanne Joslyn, a career teacher from Sycamore, Illinois. Mrs. Scroggins died in 2004. After release from active duty, Mr. Scroggins held sales and real estate positions at Shell Oil Company, Burroughs Corporation and Ford Motor Company. In 1969 he was assigned to head the dealership real estate program for Ford of Europe, based in London. He returned to the U.S. in 1974 to become director of Leasing & Property Management at Ford Motor Land Development Corporation. He joined American Express in 1975 as vice president, Real Estate. Mr. Scroggins and his family owned several sailboats that made passages on the North Sea and along the Atlantic Coast. He is a member of the Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club, the Islamorada Fishing Club and the Marine Corps League. He is a 25-year member of the First Church of Round Hill where he served as trustee and chair of the Endowment Committee. He also served for a number of years as president of the Rockview Drive Association. Surviving are his mother, daughters, Laura Scroggins Wolf of Marstons Mills, Mass., Lisa Scroggins Lee of Ridgefield,CT., Sarah Scroggins Zejda of Stamford, CT. and four grandchildren. Burial will be private. A service to celebrate his life will be held on October 3, 11a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Greenwich, CT. Donations in his memory may be made to AMERICARES, 88 Hamilton Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902, or The Harlem Educational Activities Fund, 2090 Seventh Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10027 Published in the GreenwichTime on 9/16/2008
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Notice for Evelyn Scroggins Patterson

Message: Evelyn Scroggins Patterson PATTERSON, Evelyn ScrogginsAge 83 of Columbia. Sept. 15, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday. WILLIAMS FUNERAL HM., 931-388-2135. Published in The Tennessean on 9/16/2008
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David Lee, Sr.

Paper: Montgomery Advertiser (AL)
Deceased: OLIVER, Mr. David Lee
Date: September 5, 2008
OLIVER, Mr. David Lee, Sr., a resident of Montgomery, AL departed this life on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. from Mt. Sinai Bapt.Church, Hwy 80 West with Pastor L.H. Hamilton officiating. He leaves to cherish his memories, four daughters, Deborah Oliver, Joann Oliver, Idella Caldwell and Julia Mae Elmore of Montgomery, AL; one son, David Oliver, Jr., Montgomery, AL; three grandsons, David Caldwell, Gerald Elmore, Corey Elmore; one granddaughter, Courtney Smith, Montgomery, AL; four sisters, Amanda Crenshaw, Lillie B. Thornton, Mattie Lou (Ezkiel) Scroggson, and Mary Lou (Frank) Perryman, Montgomery, AL; two brothers, Jimmie Lee (Lillie Mae) Thornton and Harold Thornton; two aunts, Sarah Patterson and Rosietta Oliver, Montg., AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.
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Mike Allen "Jelly Belly" Hoelcel, son of Lena Scroggins Hoelzel

Paper: Morning News of Northwest Arkansas (Springdale, AR)
Deceased: --Paid
Date: September 5, 2008
PRAIRIE GROVE -- Mike Allen "Jelly Belly" Hoelcel, 56, of Prairie Grove passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at his residence. He was born March 3, 1952, in Ulysses, Kan., the son of Karl and Lena Scroggins Hoelzel. He was a truck driver and a loving father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Hoelcel of the home; three daughters, Amy Robbins of Prairie Grove, Katrina Tuell of Prairie Grove, Chasity Little of Mountainburg; two sons, Clint Langway of Booneville, Chris Langway of Portland, Ore.; two brothers, Wayne Hoelcel, Max Davis; two sisters, Rhonda Shirley, Regina Morton; and 21 grandchildren.

The family will announce a memorial service later.

Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville, online at www.nelsonberna.com.
Section: Obituaries
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Shirley Joe Tressa

Paper: Paris News, The (TX)
Deceased: Shirley Joe Tressa
Date: September 10, 2008
BELLS - Shirley Joe Tressa 71, our beloved mother, devoted daughter and dear friend passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Baylor Medical Center of Garland.

Graveside services are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Pecan Gap Cemetery with the Rev. Billy Neal Jr., pastor of First Baptist Church of Bells officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Mullican-Little Funeral Home.

The family receives friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

She was born Aug. 21, 1937, in Honey Grove, to Joe and Pearl Scroggins Joyce. She was a retired administrator from Zenith Corp. and was a 1955 graduate of Honey Grove High School.

She is survived by her sons, James Tressa, Robert Goodwin, Jason Tressa and wife, Lorellie, Joe Tressa and wife, Lisa; daughter, Elizabeth Day and husband, Billy; grandchildren, Tyler, Hannah and Victoria Goodwin, Samantha Joe and April Day, Joseph, Jamie, and Elias Tressa, Sean and Tastiana Smith; great-grandchild, Aylia Thomas Day.
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SCROGIN, E. DUDLEY

Paper: Miami Herald, The (FL)
Deceased: E. Dudley Scrogin
Date: September 10, 2008
FL United States

SCROGIN, E. DUDLEY, 91, died September 3, 2008 at his home in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Bradenton and graduated from Bradenton (now Manatee) High School in 1935. He attended the University of Florida 1935-1938, receiving an Associates of Arts Degree. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Scrogin was a retired Professional Engineer and a retired Commander, USNR. He was a Fellow Member of Florida Engineering Society, Myakka Chapter, Past President of the Florida Engineering Society, Miami Chapter, a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, a Life Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a Life Member of the Military Officers Association of America, Bradenton Chapter. He went on active duty in the Navy as Ensign, USNR in October 1941 at the U. S. Naval Station, Key West, FL where he was Officer in Charge of the Diesel Engine Repair Shop. He married Jean Hitchco!
lk of Bradenton May 27, 1943. In January 1944 Lieutenant Scrogin was transferred to the South Pacific, serving as Assistant Force Maintenance Officer, Purvis Bay, Solomon Islands until April 1945. From May to September 1945 he was Officer-in- Charge of Landing Craft Repair Base #2, Russell Islands, South Pacific. He stayed active in the Naval Reserves and his last position was as Commanding Officer, Naval Reserve Research Company 6-39, Miami, FL. He retired as Commander, USNR in 1977. The majority of his civilian career was spent in the supervision of operations and maintenance of power plants for Florida Power and Light Company, retiring in Miami, FL November 1980 after more than 33 years with that company. He and his wife, returned to Bradenton in 1991. His wife of 53 years, Jean Hitchcolk Scrogin, died on September 3, 1996. He is survived by his companion Priscilla B. Gryder, daughters Suzanne (Ralph) Coley of Cohasset, MA, Catherine (Mark) Bir of Fort Myers, FL and fos!
ter daughter Karen (David) Paterno of Melbourne, FL;six grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 13, 2008 in the Chapel at Manasota Memorial Park, 1221 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Bradenton Chapter Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 381, Bradenton, FL 34206. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street, West Bradenton, FL 34209 in charge of arrangements. On- line condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.
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Scrogin, E. Dudley Jr.

Paper: Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL)
Deceased: Scrogin, E. Dudley Jr.
Date: September 10, 2008
June 28, 1917 - Sept. 3, 2008

E. Dudley Scrogin Jr., 91, Bradenton since 1991, formerly of Miami for 43 years, died Sept. 3, 2008.

No visitation is planned. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at Manasota Memorial Park in Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel in Bradenton, is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his companion, Priscilla Gryder; daughters Suzanne Coley of Cohasset, Mass., and Catherine Bir of Fort Myers; a foster daughter, Karen Paterno of Melbourne; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
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Page: BM6
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Ray "Harry" Scroggins

Ray "Harry" Scroggins
1941 - 2008
Ray Scroggins "Harry" 1941 - 2008 Ray was born August 13, 1941, and raised in Bakersfield CA. He graduated from North High in 1959. He served two years in the Army. He retired from the Postal Service after 38 years. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Nancy; and son, Jeffrey, both of Bakersfield. Services are Friday Septemeber 19, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Bethany Luthern Church, 900 Day St. Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 9/14/2008

E. Dudley Scrogin

Message: [8124] E. Dudley Scrogin E. Dudley Scrogin, age 91 died September 3, 2008 at his home in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Bradenton and graduated from Bradenton (now Manatee) High School in 1935. He attended the University of Florida 1935-1938, receiving an Associates of Arts Degree. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Scrogin was a retired Professional Engineer and a retired Commander, USNR. He was a Fellow Member of Florida Engineering Society, Myakka Chapter, Past President of the Florida Engineering Society, Miami Chapter, a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, a Life Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a Life Member of the Military Officers Association of America, Bradenton Chapter. He went on active duty in the Navy as Ensign, USNR in October 1941 at the U. S. Naval Station, Key West, FL where he was Officer in Charge of the Diesel Engine Repair Shop. He married Jean Hitchcolk of Bradenton May 27, 1943. In January 1944 Lieutenant Scrogin was transferred to the South Pacific, serving as Assistant Force Maintenance Officer, Purvis Bay, Solomon Islands until April 1945. From May to September 1945 he was Officer-in-Charge of Landing Craft Repair Base #2, Russell Islands, South Pacific. He stayed active in the Naval Reserves and his last position was as Commanding Officer, Naval Reserve Research Company 6-39, Miami, FL. He retired as Commander, USNR in 1977. The majority of his civilian career was spent in the supervision of operations and maintenance of power plants for Florida Power and Light Company, retiring in Miami, FL November 1980 after more than 33 years with that company. He and his wife, returned to Bradenton in 1991. His wife of 53 years, Jean Hitchcolk Scrogin, died on September 3, 1996. He is survived by his companion Priscilla B. Gryder, daughters Suzanne (Ralph) Coley of Cohasset, MA, Catherine (Mark) Bir of Fort Myers, FL and foster daughter Karen (David) Paterno of Melbourne, FL; six grandchildren: Jennifer Coley (Marty) Geoghegan, R. Travis (Christine) Coley, Megan Bir (Stuart) Rubio, Brian R. Bir, Erin Bir (Christopher) Paul and Traci Paterno (Brett) Wood: and seven great grandchildren: Finn and Owen Geoghegan, Blaise Coley, Ashton and Ethan Rubio and Sierra and Dallas Wood. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 13, 2008 in the Chapel at Manasota Memorial Park, 1221 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Bradenton Chapter Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 381, Bradenton, FL 34206. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com Published in The Herald on 9/10/2008
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E. Dudley Scrogin Jr.

Message: [8124] E. Dudley Scrogin Jr. Scrogin, E. Dudley Jr. June 28, 1917 - Sept. 3, 2008 E. Dudley Scrogin Jr., 91, Bradenton since 1991, formerly of Miami for 43 years, died Sept. 3, 2008. No visitation is planned. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at Manasota Memorial Park in Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel in Bradenton, is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his companion, Priscilla Gryder; daughters Suzanne Coley of Cohasset, Mass., and Catherine Bir of Fort Myers; a foster daughter, Karen Paterno of Melbourne; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Published in the Herald Tribune on 9/10/2008
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Notice for Zemather Scroggins III

Message: Advertising About obituaries | Place a Paid Obituary, 214-977-8672 Search our archives for obituaries older than 30 days Click here to View and Sign Guest Book View/Sign Guest Book Zemather Scroggins III Scroggins, III, Zemather 61. Survived by wife, Brenda Bolton-Scroggins and 17 children. Wake- Wednesday, September 3 from 8:30-9:30 pm. Funeral- Thursday, September 4 at 1 pm. Both services will be held at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. To share tributes www.goldengatefuneralhome.com John E. Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home 214-941-7332 Published in the Dallas Morning News on 9/3/2008
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Scroggins, Vittle Ray 'Harry' (12 Aug 1941 - 1 Sep 2008) [40864:N].

Scroggins, Vittle Ray 'Harry' (12 Aug 1941 - 1 Sep 2008) [40864:N].
Son of Scroggins, Vittle Bismark (17 Dec 1902 - 18 Sep 1981) [16678:N].
Husband of Scroggins, Nancy Marie McConnell (Edge) (2 Feb 1946 -19 Jan 2015) [47322:M].
Bakersfield Californian, Vittle Ray Scroggins, 3 Sep 2008 [Newsbank]
Bakersfield Californian, Ray 'Harry' Scroggins, 14 Sep 2008 [Newsbank]
(Updated 25 Jan 2015).