John Scoggins

LAFAYETTE — John Paul Scoggins, 90, passed away Saturday, Mar. 17, 2018. He was born Aug. 31, 1927, in Summerville, Ga. to the late Samuel Paul Scoggins and Avie Leo Pinion Scoggins. He was a member of the LaFayette First United Methodist Church. John Paul proudly served his country in the Army in the South Pacific in World War II. He retired from Barwick Mills, Caron Spinning, and the Walker County School System. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruby Hazel Pettyjohn Scoggins; son, Dr. Ted (Joy) Scoggins; daughter, Gwen (Chuck) Gregory all of LaFayette; grandchildren, Ryan (Julie) Scoggins, Ben (Emily) Scoggins, Emily (Aaron) Varnell, Daniel (Carrie) Scoggins, and Matt (Jessica) Gregory; great grandchildren, Caroline, Anna Claire, Hazel, Susanna, Teddy, Tate, Cora, Katelyn, and David. Funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2018, at the LaFayette First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Autry and Rev. Randall Massengill officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are grandsons. Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the LaFayette First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.