JS started working at the oil fields with his dad at the age of 14. He graduated from McPherson college in IL, while he attended college he dedicated his time playing on the schools football team. In 1959 he met and married the Love of his life Mary Emily Konvicka, and began working with DOW for over 25 years. JS won an award during his time at DOW during the 70's for the part he played in creating a type of polymer he patented. JS served in the US Army during WWII and was stationed in Panama. JS was also a founding member and past president of The Elks Lodge of Brazosport,TX; as well as being a member of The American Daylily Society in Lake Jackson, TX, and past president.
JS is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary Emily Scruggs; and his daughter Patricia Ann Scruggs.
JS is survived by his daughter Deborah Scruggs (Darrell) Taylor; grandchildren, Aaron and Lindsey Tyler, and Alyssa Poe.
A Gathering to Share Memories of JS will be held at Restwood Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
A Celebration of JS's Life will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 2:00pm.
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