Sunday, December 25, 2011

Clarence “Burley” D. Scroggins (2 Obt 1028 - 24 Dec 2011) [38182]

St. Joseph News-Press, 25 Dec 2011
Clarence D. Scroggins Sr.
1928-2011

 EASTON, Mo. — Clarence “Burley” D. Scroggins Sr., 83, of Easton, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011, at his home. He was born October 2, 1928, in Neosho, Mo., son of Mary and Jonah Scroggins.

He worked at the Lee Stafford Quarry for 37 years, and St. Joseph Fuel Oil Co for 20 years. He loved to fish, hunt and play poker, but most especially spend time with his family which was his number one priority.

Burley was preceded in death by wife, Frances Scroggins [38181]; his parents; a son, Clarence Dennis Scroggins Jr. [50655]; a granddaughter, Penny Embrey; two sisters, Ruby Gray, and Alta Mackley; and his lifelong friend, Tom McCarthy.

Survivors include four daughters, Debbie Scroggins [50655], Toni Shuman and companion, Chester Kerns, Judy (Frankie) Munger, all of St. Joseph and Cindy (Archie) Tracy of Dekalb, Mo.; a son, Jim [44106] (Rochelle) Scroggins of Easton; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill White officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Odd Fellows Public Cemetery.

Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

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