Wednesday, July 29, 2026 10:47 am

Kenneth O. "SKUN" Scruggs, 84, of Cliffside, NC, passed away July 21, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Wayland Washington Scruggs and Myrlie Hames Scruggs; his brother, Frank J. Scruggs; his sister, Shirley S. Greene; and his grandson, Branden E. Walker.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Denise A. Scruggs; his sister, Katherine J. Scruggs of Cliffside, his daughters; Tracy B. Guillermo and husband, Jamie, of Spindale; Kristin B. Millwood and husband, Andy, of Anderson, SC; Crystal L. Scruggs of Bostic, two nephews; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A 1959 graduate of Tri-High School, Kenneth was a hardworking man who worked for General Fireproofing (GF), American Greetings (AGI), Broyhill Furniture, and Wilson Tractor, Inc. He was a proud longtime member of American Legion Post 423 in Caroleen.

In keeping with his final wishes, Kenneth chose to donate his body to Wake Forest University School of Medicine to advance medical research and education, continuing to help others even after his passing.

A Celebration of Life, conducted by the family, will be held Monday, August 3, from 6-8pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 1509 Ferry Rd., Mooresboro, NC 28114. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Kenneth's life, share memories, and honor the remarkable man he was.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County at www.viagiving.org or to American Legion at mylegion.org. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC assisted the family.