George Harold Scrogins

America lost one of its proud on July 16, 2021, at the age of 92. He loved the United States of America and will be buried with full military honors graveside, at 11:30 AM on July 22nd. His sister, Glenna served in the Air Force and his older brother Raymond lost his life serving in WWII in the Army. George never truly overcame the sorrow. He was one of 10 children growing up in Scipio, IN. He loved telling how he and his buddy lied about their ages to get into the Navy. He was a spunky guy at an early age and actually his whole life. He started his own painting company which bloomed into what is now FLORIDA PAINT CO, a very successful large commercial industrial painting company. He never lost sight of helping someone who was less privileged because he never forgot his roots. He was born March 25, 1929 to parents Mary Rachel Trotter and Leonard James Scrogins. They lived with their 10 children in a very simple house, and for a while lived in a barn.

He met his wife of 72 years at a mental hospital. Funny! (They both worked there.) They married at the courthouse door on April 17, 1949 in Waukegan, IL. They followed Jean’s parents to Florida shortly after. They were blessed with six children; Raymond (Jeanie), Linda Donovan (Bill), George Jr, infant who died at birth, James, died 1991, Bobby, Bill (Valerie) 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and of course lots of nieces and nephews. He loved his big family and he enjoyed his big three story Victorian home on the St. John’s River. He grew lots of citrus trees and beautiful flowers. The kids enjoyed playing and fishing on his dock, and riding the golf cart on their spacious lawn.

George was a member of First Baptist Church where he was baptized at 75. He truly enjoyed the services, music and Sunday school.

What an asset George and Jean Scrogins coming to Jacksonville seventy some years ago was. Hundreds or thousands of workers benefited so much with employment and encouragement to start their own business. All it takes is hard work, vision and a supportive wife, which George Harold Scrogins, the poor kid from Indiana, certainly possessed. And most of all, what a blessing and inspiration to have him as a father, grandfather, uncle or master (Max the dog). He loved his many dogs.

In lieu of flowers please give to Jacksonville Humane Society.