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Michael Scruggs Obituary

Memorial services for Michael Dale Scruggs, 59, Lawrence, will be 10 am, Monday, December 19, 2016, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

He died Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Michael was born August 29, 1957, in Lawrence, the son of John Leon and Doris Jeffries Scruggs. He attended Lawrence High School.

He worked for the City of Lawrence in the Street Department.

Michael married Catherine Mary Hopper on May, 16 1981 in Lawrence, she survives of the home.

Other survivors include a daughter Katherine Michelle "Katie" Griffin and husband Matt Griffin, Eudora; Son Michael Jeffries "Mikie" Scruggs and wife Kristin, Perry; grandchildren Chase Michael Scruggs, Breannon Marie Griffin, Brendon Matthew Griffin, Mayson Dale Griffin, Meadow E.R. Scruggs, Michael T.C. Scruggs, William T.J. Scruggs; brother John Larry Scruggs and wife Lena, Baldwin City; sister Pamela Scruggs Cooper and husband Mike, Ft. Collins, CO; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Vickie Scruggs.

Friends may call from noon to 8pm Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will take place from 3-4 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS 66044.

Online condolences at rumsey-yost.com

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2016.
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Cathy and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was such a nice guy! Prayers and Hugs.

Margaret Dick

December 20, 2016

Your family is in our prayers.

Rick and Luciana Kuhlman

December 19, 2016

Good bye til we meet again Mikey. You were one fine human being and the bestest cousin ever. I love you and Cathy and will miss you forever. Johnnie Faye

December 18, 2016

My thoughts and prayers to a family that I've known a very long time.

Monti Copp

December 17, 2016

So extremely sorry for your loss. Heartfelt hugs and prayers being sent your way.

Debi Patterson

December 17, 2016

We are so sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers will are with you at this difficult time.

December 16, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shirley Crawshaw

December 16, 2016

My sympathy to Mike's family.

Maxine James

December 16, 2016

Pam and Johnnie I am so sorry for your loss and to the family of Mike so deeply sorry. May the Lord guide you through is difficult time.

Brenda Colon

December 15, 2016

Pam, Johnnie and all of Mikeys family and loved ones: my heart goes out to all of you.

Janis

December 15, 2016

John, So sorry to hear of Mike's passing, knew him throughout our school years, our prayers are with you.

Jim & Jeri Long

December 15, 2016

So, so sorry for your loss. Mike was such a vibrant person. Your family will be in my prayers.

December 15, 2016

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. They don't come any better than Mike. I love you all. Love Misty Hattabaugh-Grube

Misty Hattabaugh-Grube

December 15, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the love of friends and family.

December 15, 2016

Never a good time to suddenly lose a loved one but especially now Thinking of you Pam and John....Eddie ask I send his sympathies also

Dana

December 15, 2016

known mike for a long time. through school and playing bingo mike u will be missed

tammy hysten/eaton

December 15, 2016

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