Louis Chester Scroggins, 98, of New Douglas, IL died at his daughter’s residence in Carlinville, IL on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 5:20 p.m. He was born on September 15, 1916, in New Douglas, IL to John Scroggins and Marie (Olmsted) Scroggins. He married Dollie (Snedeker) Scroggins on August 24, 1935, in Wood River, IL.
Louis worked as a pipefitter for Shell Refinery for 39 years, was a farmer of agriculture and delivered propane for Rull Brothers Propane of Bunker Hill. He was also a member of American Legion of Bunker Hill, IL. Louis enjoyed puzzles, gardening and tinkering with lawn mowers.
He is survived by three Sons, Edward (Harriet) Scroggins of Bunker Hill, IL, William (Del) Scroggins of Staunton, IL, Robert Preston (Ellen) Scroggins of Brighton, IL; two daughters, Dorothy (Truman Leonard) Burns of Carlinville, IL and Martha Scroggins of East Alton, IL; seven grandchildren, Hannah Scroggins, Curtis Scroggins, Leonard Scott Burns, Leonard Wayne Burns, Donald Scroggins, Robert Scroggins, Stephanie Pickett; 12 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dollie Scroggins; daughter, Marion Scroggin; and sons, Elmer John Scroggins and Samuel Joseph Scroggins.
Visitation services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill with Rev. Jeff Warix and Rev. Jacob Warix officiating. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, IL.
Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion of Bunker Hill. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimers’ Association.
Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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