Bennie R. Scroggins1

M, #37343, (1936 - 2008)

Source: Obit
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  • Name Variation: Bennie Roger Scroggins.

Children of Bennie R. Scroggins & Alice Jean Willis

  • Last Edited: 18 Jun 2008

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  1. 37343.
  2. [S51] Obituary http://hobbsjohnson.com/, Bennie R. Scroggins, ca. 25 Apr 2008.

    Bennie R. Scroggins
    May 13, 1936 - April 24, 2008

    Birth Place:      West Frankfort, IL
    Resided In:      Christopher, IL
    Visitation:      Saturday, April 26, 2008 Details
    Services:      Saturday, April 26, 2008 Details
    Cemetery:      Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery Details

    Bennie R. Scroggins, 71, of Christopher, IL, died at 4:16 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Herrin Hospital. Mr. Scroggins was born May 13, 1936 in West Frankfort, IL, the son of Louis Scroggins and Essie (Nangle) Scroggins. He married the former Alice Jean Willis on April 7, 1963 and she survives. He was a retired dispatcher for Illinois Central Railroad after 41 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea from 1959 to 1961. He was of the Protestant faith, an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed NASCAR racing. Surviving relatives include his wife of 45 years, Alice Scroggins, Christopher, IL, one daughter, Linda Scott and husband Eldon, Christopher, IL, one son, Roger Scroggins and wife Barbara, McLeansboro, IL, four grandchildren, Caleb Scott, Christopher, IL, Michael Scroggins, DuQuoin, IL, Brian Sanders, McLeansboro, IL, Jamie Sanders, McLeansboro, IL, one great-granddaughter, Brianna Sanders, McLeansboro, IL, his mother, Essie Scroggins, Christopher, IL, one brother, Leroy Scroggins and wife Carol, Marion, IL, an uncle, Ernest David Nangle and wife Marilyn, Marion, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Scroggins was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Scroggins officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register visit www.hobbsjohnsonfuneralhome.com.


  3. [S6] AnyBirthday, before 2005 (No longer online),
    BENNIE R SCROGGINS 13-MAY-36 808 SYLVIA Christopher IL 62822.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index (Ancestry.com), URL: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm,
    Name:      Bennie R. Scroggins
    SSN:      355-28-2084
    Born:      13 May 1936
    Died:      24 Apr 2008
    State (Year) SSN issued:      Illinois (1951-1953 ).
  5. [S934] Illinois State Archives, IL Death Index, URL: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/GenealogyMWeb/…, Name:
    SCROGGINS LOUIS M/W Y-29 0000091 1942-04-08 FRANKLIN FRANKFORT TWP - -.
  6. [S1476] Ancestry.com, Anc 1994 Phone Dir, Name:            BENNIE SCROGGINS
    Address:            808 W SYLVIA AVE ,
    City:            CHRISTOPHER
    State:            IL
    Zipcode:            62822
    Phone:            (618) 724-4785.