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Eugene Scruggs Obituary



Scruggs Sr., Eugene F. age 84, retired Firefighter, beloved husband of Thelma (nee Robinson), loving father of Eugene Frank Jr. (Cynthia), Karen A.K.A. Kolita Ajanaku and Sharon A.K.A. Shu-Nai Ajanaku, cherished grandfather of Ayida (Lenon) and the late Ayikwei and Monife, great-grandfather of Lenon Coltrane Honor, dearest brother of the late William and Robert and brother-in-law of Vivian and Marlene Scruggs, Josephine (George) Tharpe and the late Jenny Brooks, fond uncle of many. Funeral services Monday, at St. Joachim Church, 700 E. 91st St. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., viewing 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday, at Stamps Funeral Home, 10834 S. Michigan, 3 p.m. till 8 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For information: 773-264-9390.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 20 to May 22, 2005.

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