Scroggins, William Gene (26 Sep 1944 - 26 Nov 2018) [41222; rm:40947]

Scroggins, William Gene (26 Sep 1944 - 26 Nov 2018) [41222; rm:40947].
Father: Scroggins, James William 'Bill' (28 Jul 1916 - 20 Sep 1983) [38872; rm:38609; fs;LTFL-QY7].
Mother: Scroggins, Marcella F. Wagahoft (24 Oct 1911 - 1 Aug 2000) [31726; rm:31565; fs:LTFL-HYG].
Spouse: Scroggins, Carolyn G. (20 Jul 1946 -) [41224; rm40949].

Source: Mullins Memorial Funeral Home, ca. 8 Dec 2018
(Updated 8 Dec 2018)

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It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of William Gene Scroggins, on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Health Park Hospital, Ft. Myers, FL at the age of 74.

William was predeceased by his Parents James “Bill” Scroggins, Marcella Scroggins, Sister Pat Babbs.

“Left to cherish his memory”, William is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn, Sons Jerome, Jeffrey, Michael, Daughter Michelle, and Grandchildren, Emilee, Maggi, Riley, Colby, William, Callie, Sister Doris, Gufstafson, Brother William Scroggins.

William was born in Taylorville, IL September 26, 1944 to William & Marcella Scroggins.  He grew up in Taylorville, IL and attended Taylorville High School.  It was here in Taylorville where he met his future wife Carolyn. After graduating he worked at Borg-Warner as Machinist repairman for 25 years.  In 1989 William relocated to Cape Coral, FL and worked for Priscilla-Murphy Vacation Realty leading their maintenance division on Sanibel & Captiva Island.  William loved camping, fishing, and was an avid artist painting and creating unique pieces of art. Later in life William loved visiting & visits from his children and grandchildren whom he adored.

The immediate family will have a private service to take place on December 26, 2018 in Cape Coral, FL.

“In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation.  Donations can be made by mailing a check to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, MBC-FOUND, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612; online at http://Moffitt.org/Donate; or by calling 1-800-456-3434 ext. 1403.”  The family would like to thank the staff at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care of Dad over the years while he battled cancer.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.