James Scruggs

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- James A. "Jim" Scruggs, 91, of Charleston died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Jan. 18, 1913, in Pulaski County, Ill., son of Arthur Benjamin and Effie M. Smith Scruggs.

Scruggs had worked at Wetterau Foods in Scott City, and was owner of Jimmie's IGA in Mound City, Ill., 35 years, retiring in 1981.

He was a former city council member at Mound City, and served on the first board of Meridian School District 101 in Mounds, Ill. He was a lifetime member of Caledonia Lodge 47 AF&AM in Olive Branch, Ill.

Scruggs served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include three sons, James Scruggs Jr. of York, Pa., Dr. Charles Scruggs of Galveston, Texas, Dr. Jerry Scruggs of Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Linda Nafziger of Rockford, Ill.; a brother, Charles Scruggs of Augusta, Ga.; a sister, Pauline Ford of Hayward, Calif.; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Friends may call at Jones Funeral Home in Villa Ridge, Ill., from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Masonic rites will be conducted by Caledonia Lodge 47.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Scott Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, with full military honors by Pulaski County VFW Post 8891 in Mounds.