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Larry Thompson Scruggs

April 21, 1960 — November 1, 2024

Merigold, MS

Mr. Larry Scruggs, age 64, passed away on November 1, 2024, at his home in Merigold, MS.

 Larry was born on April 21, 1960, in Natchez, MS to Jim Weldon Scruggs and Frances McKnight Scruggs. He graduated from Cleveland High School and obtained an Electrical Degree from Mississippi Delta Junior College. Larry married Brenda Ferguson Scruggs of Merigold, Mississippi in 1981. He worked as an electrician for several companies over the years. Larry was a loving, caring man who provided for his family. He loved being around his grandchildren and was very proud of them all. He loved to ride his motorcycle, work and build most anything, and watch horror movies. He was a member of Morrison Chapel Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by Jim Scruggs (Father), Frances McKnight Scruggs (Mother), and a sister Carol Inman. 

Larry is survived by his wife Brenda F. Scruggs of Merigold, MS, son John Scruggs wife (Caysi) of Batesville, MS, brother, Jim W. Scruggs, Jr wife (Martha) of Olive Branch, MS, sisters; Wanda Garner and Angel Junkin husband (David) both of Cleveland, MS, 4 grandchildren; Raven Hudson wife (Zoe), Jordan Rodgers husband (Blake), Makenzi Roberson and Mary Grace Scruggs, 4 great-grandchildren; Carter Rose Rodgers, Thomas Rogers, Greyson Rogers, and Mattie Rae Hudson. He also leaves several nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.

 Visitation will be held Tuesday, 5th of November, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Cleveland Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the North Cleveland Cemetery. Bro. John Ferguson will officiate the services.

 Pallbearers are; Raven Hudson, Blake Rodgers, Jimmy Ray Ferguson ll, Kyle Scruggs, Rocky Ferguson ll , and Michael Reginelli.

The honorary pallbearers are Buddy Lowery, Kellar Bastari, Jimmy Ferguson,  James "Rabbit" Ferguson, Kenneth "Doc" Ferguson, Wayne Ferguson.

Cleveland Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Larry's family during this difficult time.

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Visitation

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Burial

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

North Cleveland Cemetery

N Bayou Rd, Cleveland, MS 38732

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