Donald "Wayne" Scruggs, age 79

Donald "Wayne" Scruggs, age 79, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Wayne was born September 8, 1946 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Dollie Burena Scruggs. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1965. He honorably served in the U.S. Army and served in Germany during of the Vietnam War. Wayne worked for Duke Energy for 35 years before his retirement. He was a member of Hicks Grove Baptist Church. For 25 years Wayne was the scout master of Boy Scout Troop #999.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Christie Skipper Scruggs; sons, Rev. Dwayne Scruggs (Robin) of Forest City, Anthony Lee Scruggs (Ashley) of Forest City; brother; Ray Weaver (Wanda) of Chesnee; grandchildren, Andrew Scruggs (Grace), Terry James "T.J." Scruggs (Kyleigh) and Bryson Noah Scruggs.

The funeral was held March 2 at Hicks Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Don McIntyre, Rev. Brian Cole and Rev. Jamie Murphy officiating. Military honors were provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

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