Harry Lee Scruggs
November 18, 1940 ~ October 9, 2015
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Harry Lee Scruggs, Jr., 74, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 9, 2015, at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of Waynesville, Mr. Scruggs was a son of the late Harry Lee Scruggs, Sr. and Clara Belle Gaddis Scruggs. He was an Army veteran and was retired from Dave Steel. He was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jo Pressley Scruggs; daughter, Taletha Clark and her husband Bryan; son Jonathan Lee Scruggs; grandchildren, Bailey, Madison and McKenna Scruggs; children by marriage, Barry Stillwell and his wife Missy and Brett Stillwell; granddaughter by marriage, Mikayla Stillwell; sisters, Marie Campbell and husband Bill, JoAnne Young, Edna Shook and husband, Hoyt, and Joyce Riddle and husband, Reagan; and brothers, David Scruggs and wife Louise and Don Scruggs and wife Myra.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Pole Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Dennis Thurman, David Scruggs and Jimmy Dykes officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church, 96 Snow Hill Church Road, Candler, NC 28715.
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I remember Junior so fondly from my boyhood in West Asheville where he was a member of the Horney Heights Free Will Baptist church and a faithful friend to all. Our most sincere condolences to Jonathan, Taletha and the rest of the family . May God grant you that peace that passes understanding and leave you with only the happiest of memories. John and Cathy Hagan
Donald, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Dennis W. Jordan
Praying for God’s peace and comfort!
Junior was one of the finest men I’ve known. He influenced many young lives while attending Horney Heights FWB Church. I have fond memories of the Boy Scout Troop he founded in the 60’s, he was a great mentor and always set a moral & principled example for us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. ~Jerry & Carol Hagan
Harry was a very fine gentleman,Christian and friend.I will miss his sweet prayers and his fun side picking at me.We were blest to have him in our nursing home singing ministry even when we all knew he was not feeling good he was still there smiling.Prayers for his sweet wife Barbara Jo and family’s.
I have known Harry for several years..He was one of the finest men that I have known. He was so fun to be around and I loved him dearly as a Christian brother. He is one more reason for me to look forward to going to Heaven. I will miss him and my prayers are with Jo and the others in his family.
Our deepest sympathy to Jo and all the family. We will miss Harry in our Sunday School class and on Tuesday night as we sing at the nursing homes. He was such a nice man and a great christian and shared his faith with those he came in contact with. May God give you all peace that passes all understanding. Love to all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara Jo and family. Harry Lee was always one of my favorite school friends. Enjoyed seeing him at reunions. May God bless you and give you strength and comfort during this time.
Praying for all the family. Gerald really enjoyed talking to Harry. When you looked around, whether before a Sunday school or preaching service, he was always reading his Bible.
Gerald and Carolyn Stamey
Our Prayers and thoughts go out to all family members & friends.
Our deepest sympathy to Jo, all the family and his brothers and sisters. We were honored to know Harry for several years. He was a very fine man and always had a smile on his face. We will miss seeing him at Fatz.
Our deepest sympathy, love,thoughts, and prayers are with each of you. Harry was a wonderful man and God has welcomed him home
My deepest sympathy to his wife and all his family. I know he was a good person and was loved. He will be missed by his family and all his friends. Pat Mauney Duncan
My deepest condolences and sympathy for Barbara Jo and all the family…for the loss of this beloved man. He was so loved by ALL and will so be missed by many,.My heart and prayers goes out to each and everyone of you .
So sorry for your loss.
Jo, I can not begin to tell you how sorry I was to hear of Harry’s passing. I will remember his great smile and his sweetness. I am glad you had such a blessed person in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Sorry I can not be there, but know you are in my heart.
I am so sorry to hear of Harry Lee’s death. We were classmates at Enka Hi many years ago and his friendly smile and wonderful personality was a joy to us all. His passing has left a hole that cannot be filled except by the love of our Lord. May His hand be with your family and His love abound about you during this time. Anita Irene Morgan Berrier – class of ’60
Jonathan, Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.
Jo so sorry to hear of Harry lees passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Harry was always smiling and such a kind man. He always made it appoint to say something nice to me. I will miss him, but look forward to seeing him when Jesus calls me home. Praying for you, Jo and Jonathan, during this most difficult time.