"Junior" attended SMHS (South Mountain High School) and made a living, working on cars and doing farm work. He always seemed to love everybody and everything. He had many friends.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, brother Althie (L.C.) and two sisters; Ruthie May and Ruth. He is survived by his daughter, Delores Scroggins; three brothers, Fezel, Jewel, and Pitt; and three sisters, Eva, Priscilla, and Peggie. He leaves to cherish his memories, an uncle (Minnesota), and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins, and friends.