Steve Scruggs Obituary

| | | Steve Oliver Scruggs (November 8, 1955 - April 23, 2023) Steve Oliver Scruggs, 67, of Ellisville, who passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Steve was born on November 8, 1955, in Ellisville to W. J. and Elouise Scruggs. He graduated South Jones High School in 1974 and married the former Kathy Watts on March 14, 1975. A truck driver and welder by trade, he loved gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor with his community. He faithfully served as song leader, adult Sunday school teacher, and Sunday school superintendent at Station Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He is lovingly remembered as a humble man who loved God, church, and family, and he will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Jefferson "W. J. " and Elouise Herrington Scruggs; a brother-in-law a niece, Emily Shows; and a great-nephew, Cameron Walters. Survivors include his wife of nearly 50 years, Kathy Watts Scruggs of Ellisville; daughters, Amy Scruggs Yates (Shannon) of Collins, Jana Scruggs Roberts (Troy) of Ellisville, and Kara Scruggs Yates of Collins; brother, Jerry Scruggs (Sylvia) of Ellisville; sister, Brenda Scruggs Bush of Ellisville; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www. billymkingcolonialchapel. com.