Memorial services for Michael Dale Scruggs, 59, Lawrence, will be 10 am, Monday, December 19, 2016, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
He died Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Michael was born August 29, 1957, in Lawrence, the son of John Leon and Doris Jeffries Scruggs. He attended Lawrence High School.
He worked for the City of Lawrence in the Street Department.
Michael married Catherine Mary Hopper on May, 16 1981 in Lawrence, she survives of the home.
Other survivors include a daughter Katherine Michelle “Katie” Griffin and husband Matt Griffin, Eudora; Son Michael Jeffries “Mikie” Scruggs and wife Kristin, Perry; grandchildren Chase Michael Scruggs, Breannon Marie Griffin, Brendon Matthew Griffin, Mayson Dale Griffin, Meadow E.R. Scruggs, Michael T.C. Scruggs, William T.J. Scruggs; brother John Larry Scruggs and wife Lena, Baldwin City; sister Pamela Scruggs Cooper and husband Mike, Ft. Collins, CO; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Vickie Scruggs.
Friends may call from noon to 8pm Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will take place from 3-4 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS 66044.
John and Pam- so sorry for your loss. It has been years since I have seen him but my heart goes out to you both.
John, so sad to see this lost of your brother. God speed.
To the Scruggs family, please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time.
We were so sad to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Big Mike loved His family and Friends, and you could easily see that. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know Him.
I love you Uncle Mikey
Cathy, John, Pam, Renee and family: I am thinking of and praying for you all. I have lots of fond memories of the Scruggs family from your Dad at the market to all of you at the skating rink. I’m so grateful for these memories. Hold on to yours for comfort.
Cathy and Katie, I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my thoughts and prayers
Cathy, John and Pam,
I can’t believe the great loss you three have suffered in such a short period of time. I can only ask that God comforts each of you during this time of sorrow. I hope time can replace the sorrow with fond memories of Mike. Mike was such a great father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend if you were blessed to have known him. Mike and Vickie will be missed by many of us…
Saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Sending prayers too the family for strength during this difficult time. May the Lord wrap his loving arm’s around each of you as you grieve this loss.
Cathy and family,
So very sorry for your loss. You are on my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Cathy and Family, may he rest in peace….Mike and Rose…
Prayer to all the family. Mikey was a very sweet and caring person. Haven’t seen him or Kathy for awhile but you are all in my heart and prayers.
Our prayers and sympathies to your entire family
So sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you all.
Cathy, Katie, Mike and family,
My heart hurts for you all right now. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for comfort and peace in the coming days.
Cathy, Katie & Mikie, we are so sorry for the loss of Mike. Hugs and prayers to all of you. Aunt Mary Jane and Orville
I don’t want to believe it but I have to.Pam,John,I am so sorry to hear about Mikey.You all will always have a huge place in my heart.
Cathy we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy sorry for your loss prayers to you and your family.
so sorry Katie for you and your families loss…..
Cathy, Katie, and family, I’m so sorry. Words can’t express enough. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, turning this difficult time. May Mike rest in peace..
My prayers to Mike’s family. He was a good person. He was something else when we were in school.
Cathy and family, my heart aches for all of you. You are all in my prayers and if you need anything let me know.
Michael was such a dear patient to Dr. Charles Kincaid, and we all loved him dearly. He will be missed immensely!
Mikey..I will always remember you….. from kids to teens to adults…..you were Lawrence… and you, just like your sister Vicky, will be missed. My prayers to all the Scuggs family. Johnny, I am so sorry you lost your brother. Renee…I know you loved him very much. May God bless you all.
My sweet cousin. Go be with God in Heaven. I miss you already.