Leroy Scroggins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Leroy Scroggins, age 71, of Marion, IL passed away with his family by his side at 11:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at his home. He was born in West Frankfort, IL on Monday, November 18, 1940, the son of Charles Louis and Essie L. (Nangle) Scroggins. Leroy was united in marriage to Carol S. Wooten on Sunday, August 30, 1959, in West Frankfort, IL and together they have shared over fifty-two years of marriage. His working career began as a baggage handler-clerk with the Illinois Central Railroad. Later he became a clerk in the freight office and later promoted to general clerk. In 1980, he was elected Secretary-Treasurer for the Brotherhood of Railway-Airline Clerks, known as BRAC. In 1988, he became Assistant General Chairman with BRAC and served in that position until 1992. Then in 1992, he was elected General Chairman of the Transportation Communications Union, formerly known as BRAC, and remained in this position as Chairman until his retirement in 1997. During his position as Chairman, he traveled extensively around this country and internationally in Europe. After his retirement; Leroy and his wife, Carol became winter snowbirds traveling each year to the Winter Haven, FL area and returning each summer back to Southern Illinois until they sold their home in Florida in 2005. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church of Marion and the Seekers Sunday school class. He was also a member and Past Master of the Royalton Masonic Lodge No. 1047 in Royalton, IL. Some of his other interests included fishing, watching NASCAR, Saluki Football and ball room dancing with his wife. Though he always kept busy with his job and other outside interests, the most important part of his life was his family. He was a dedicated husband to his wife, Carol, a loving father to both of his boys and a proud grandfather to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren always taking interest in their many activities. The many memories that have been created will now be cherished by those he now leaves behind. He is survived by his wife, Carol S. Scroggins of Marion; two sons, Charles Louis Scroggins and Pastor Tim Scroggins both of Christopher, IL; three grandsons, Chris L. Scroggins and his wife, Rachel of Zeigler, IL, Jared A. Scroggins of Christopher, IL and James Keith Scroggins and his wife, Jesse of Mt. Vernon, IL; great granddaughter, Lydia D. Scroggins of Mt. Vernon, IL; step great grandson, Tyler Pruitt of Mt. Vernon, IL; nephew, Roger Scroggins and his wife, Barbara of McLeansboro, IL; niece, Linda Scott and her husband, Eldon of Christopher, IL; four sisters-in-law, Alice Scroggins of Christopher, IL , Joann Vanderburge and her husband, Everett of Alexander, AR, Thelma Cook of Clarendon, AR and Melba Kronable and her husband, Jack of St. James, MO; two brothers-in-law, Johnny Wooten and his wife, Phyllis of Moro, IL and Jerry Wooten and his wife, Norma of Decatur, IL, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bennie Scroggins. Arrangements for Leroy Scroggins were entrusted to the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL. The funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, located at 1201 N. Fair Street, Marion, with Rev. Tim Ozment and Rev. Ken Burgard presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by organist, Sharon Disney and pianist, Judy Hopkins. Special congregational hymns presented were “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace” with organist, Sharon Disney and pianist, Judy Hopkins accompanying. Special recorded musical selections presented were “Life’s Railway to Heaven”, “I Can Only Imagine” and “I Bowed on My Knees”. Interment followed in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, IL. Pallbearers were James Thurmond, David Shaw, Everett Plunk, Tom Hazelwood, Lindel Schimp, Charles Howell, George Sheppard and Jack Kronable. After the committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered at Aldersgate United Methodist Church for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. A time of visitation for family and friends was on Tuesday, January 10th, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and resumed after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Masonic rites were accorded at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10th, by members of Royalton Masonic Lodge No. 1047 of Royalton, IL. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “Hospice of Southern Illinois” or “Aldersgate United Methodist Church Building Fund”. Memorial contribution envelopes were available at the funeral home and the church, or were mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Leroy Scroggins

November 18, 1940 - January 7, 2012