Robert Darrell Scoggins

ROBERT SCOGGINS

JERSEYVILLE – Robert Darrell Scoggins, 81, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his home in Jerseyville.

He was born on December 6, 1942 in Carrollton, Illinois to the late John and Thelma (Allen) Scoggins and graduated from Jersey Community High School.

He married the former Geraldine Kaye Heitzman on July 7, 1962 at the home of his parents in Jerseyville, and together their marriage was blessed with three children and many wonderful memories together throughout their 49 years of marriage. Gerry preceded him in death on July 28, 2011.

Bob and Gerry were residents of Jerseyville for the majority of their married life, with the exception of their time in Kane, where they operated the grocery store from 1976 to 1981, as well as one in Delhi for three years from 1982 to 1985. Bob was also employed as Meat Cutter at Hansen Packing in Jerseyville, prior to his retirement.  

He had a love for fast cars, and created many friendships as a member of the Street Machines Car Club. Anyone who knew Bob could also attest for the pride he had in his 1995 Chevy Silverado.

 To know Bob was to have a friend for life, he never met a stranger and treated everyone he came in contact with as if he had known them his entire life.

Surviving are three sons, Michael Scoggins of Jerseyville, Jeffrey and Sherry Scoggins of Mexico, Missouri and Paul “PJ” and Deidra Scoggins of Kane; five grandchildren, Ashley Scoggins, Jeffrey Scoggins Jr., Bradly Scoggins, Jonthon Shaw and Josie Scoggins; ten great grandchildren, Colton, Kira, Melody and Amelia Eberlin, Eli Vowels, Allistar Masters, Brice and Alexander Scoggins, Hazel Reynolds and Adrian Shaw; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kelsie Hope Scoggins on April 9, 2014; two brothers, Donald and Rollin Scoggins; two sisters, Marjorie Crouse and Lora Mae Kallal; as well as a sister in infancy, Norma Jean Scoggins.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Services at 11 a.m., Monday, July 22, 2024 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Burial will follow at the Kane Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, in honor of his granddaughter, Kelsie, in care of the funeral home.

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