Thomas James "Tom" Scroggins, Iii Obituary (1948

Mr. Thomas James Scroggins III, age 75, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on June 8, 1948 in Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the son of the late Thomas James,Jr. and Amanda Frances Dean Scroggins. He has resided in Jefferson County and resided there all of his life. Tom was a 1967 graduate of Southwestern High School. Tom was inducted into the United States Army on June 20, 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky. He rose to the rate of Specialist Five serving during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on March 26, 1970 at Fort Lewis, Washington receiving the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Unit Citation Badge, and the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars. Tom was a self-employed contractor owning Scroggins Construction Company for many years. He was a member of the Madison VFW Post No. 1969, the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion, and the Madison Elks Lodge No. 524. Tom enjoyed arguing politics, watching college basketball and football. He loved Indiana University Sports and watched as often as he could. He also enjoyed coaching little league baseball and basketball. Tom died on Monday, November 13, 2023, his home in Madison, Indiana. Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Tom will be missed by his loving sister, Nancy Wheeler of Hanover, Indiana; his loving brothers, Michael Edward Scroggins and his wife Ria of Madison, Indiana, Richard "Dick" Scroggins and his wife Shannon of Hanover, Indiana; his sister in law, Brenda Scroggins of Hanover, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas James Scroggins, his mother, Amanda Frances Dean Scroggins, his sister, Dora Ellen Scroggins, his brothers, Harry Gladden, Dave Bennett and James William Scroggins, and his sisters in law, Sharon Bennett and Kathy Scroggins; his brother in law, John Wheeler. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery,1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Sunday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana.MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Veteran's Association, the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, the Wreaths Across America project or the Disabled Veterans. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances and condolences can be left at www.morgan-nay.com Place An Online Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Thomas James "Tom" Scroggins, III, please click here to visit our sympathy store.