George William Scruggs, 75, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012. 

A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was born on March 2, 1937, a son of the late Lawrence and Edna Campbell Scruggs. He retired as a Supervisor from Fiber Industries after more than 20 years of service. He also worked as a Supervisor for MPI (Southern Fine Blanking) for over 20 years. Mr. Scruggs was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, May Ruth Jolley. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nadine Cannon Scruggs; one daughter, Crystal Scruggs Deyton and husband Keith of Forest City; two granddaughters, Shay Deyton and Brooke Deyton; one brother, Gene Scruggs and wife Elaine of Cliffside; two sisters, Shirley Greene of Harris and Velma Starns of Forest City; numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services were held at Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernie Cole, Rev. John Godfrey and Rev. Ray Hopper officiating. Burial followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. 

McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Scruggs family.