DAVID MICHAEL SCRUGGS SR.

Service for David Michael Scruggs Sr. will be held on Saturday, March18, 2023 at 11:00 am Greater Providence Baptist Church in Marlin, Texas with burial following at Scruggs Cemetery in Chilton, Texas. Visitation will be on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the funeral home. David Scruggs Sr. Service will be livestream @ Francis A Green Facebook Page

David Michael Scruggs was February 4, 1952 to the Parentage of Charlie Scruggs and Annie B Price in Marlin, Texas.

David early years was spent in Marlin and Chilton, Texas with his mom and grandparents. He attended school in Chilton, Texas.

David accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church.

David joined the military and served in the United States Army, Navy Marine Corp and National Guard from 1969-1976 only a few to have served in four branches of service.

In the summer of 1972 David met his future wife, Patricia Ann Tiller, she being 14 years old and he being 20 years old asked Patricia mother Ms. Vera Mae Tiller permission to date her. Ms. Tiller gave David permission to date Patricia with rules he had to abide by.  David and Patricia were married on February 2, 1976 “Ground Hog Day” while on leave from the U. S. Navy, in which he had to leave that same night (No Honeymoon) to return for duty. To this union four children were born, Rodney Eugene, infant daughter, Theresa Michelle, David Scruggs Jr., and Roderick Anthony.

After David military career, David attended McLennan Community College, Texas State Technical College and Texas A&M. David career consists of TDCJ, East Ham Unit, Auto Mechanic, supervisor for Walmart, Disc Jockey for KLMT radio station and a career technology teacher at Marlin High School for 27 years where he retired. In his retirement David fulfilled his dreams and goals opening a restaurant and starting a radio station at home. Cooking was his true love and opening a retail store. His dreams and goals were met this year in which I objected, thought he was overdoing because of his health. After completing his mission on earth his assignment in life was completed and God said “It Is Finished.

David served as Worshipful Past Master of Hopeful Hodge # 78 F&AM in Marlin, Texas and Retired Teachers Association.

David had a gift of many talents, it wasn’t anything he didn’t have knowledge of, most of technology.  If it was broken he could fix it. He never seemed fame or fortune, it was his desire. He had pride in his children, and grandchildren and great grandson whom he loved dearly.

David was preceded in death by his mother, father, infant daughter, Theresa Michelle, his baby son, Roderick Anthony, maternal, paternal grandparents, three sisters, Ruthie Sue Weekley, Ann Edwards, Mary Venable, mother and father -in-law Dave and Vera, a special niece, Aisha Spratling and  sister-in-law Barbara Tiller.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia, sons, Rodney Eugene, and David Scruggs Jr., granddaughter, Alexis Michelle Scruggs, grandson, Rodney Scruggs Jr., great grandson, Avry Yamir Owens, (David’s Booger Cat-“Little Munchkin”) two sisters, Wilma Jones and Betty Manasco (Robert), two brother, Billy Ray Edwards and Mark Williams, Many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws. Thank you to Mr. W.R. Davis, his right hand man for your love and patience and confident who have been there for David. Thank you to Ms. Clara Johnson, Debbie, Rhonda, Kim, Kathy Solsberry, and Terry Bailey Who took care of the business as if it was their own. Ms. Kayla Nutt, mother of our granddaughter, David and I Love you, just being there for us have brought great joy in our life. A special Thank You Marlin for your support, Mr. Ronnie Thompson we love you. Rev. Durrell Ward and Clara Ward, your love and support have been very comforting for the family. Clara you are more than a friend, being there through trials and tribulations, you are truly loved. Mr. J. C. Williams- David looked up to you. Neighbors, Joe and Carolyn Contella-Friend to the end.

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