Gary Scruggs of Du Quoin

Gary Wayne Scruggs, 72, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:01 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 at his residence.

Gary had been sales manager for 21 years at McDaniel Furniture. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin. Gary had been organist for several years and was a choir member.

He was born May 27, 1946 in Du Quoin, the son of A.W. and Wanda L. (Heisner) Scruggs, Jr.

He married Elaine Neville on May 20, 1978 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and she preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 2014.

Gary is survived by one aunt, LaDonna Peradotto of Pinckneyville; cousins Jason Peradotto of Pinckneyville, Steve Bruns of Nashville, Tony Bruns of Pinckneyville and Mike Bruns of Tamaroa; brother-in-law, David Neville of Du Quoin; and sister-in-law, Earlene Neville of Du Quoin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 14 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with the Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.

Friends may call from 8 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.

Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society or the Diabetes Foundation, which will be accepted at the funeral home.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.