Alfred Freeman Scruggs

Franklin, NC - Alfred Freeman Scruggs, age 76, of Oakdale Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Macon County, the son of the late Rev. Charlie and Geneva Hall Scruggs. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his former wife, Ora Sue Thomas Scruggs; two daughters, Janet Scruggs Gentry and her companion, Donald Leonard of Franklin, NC and Susie Scruggs Bryson of Franklin, NC; two sons, Darin T. Scruggs and his wife, Jessica and Alfred M. Scruggs all of Franklin, NC. Ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Ella Addington Scruggs, a sister, Margaret Bynum, five brothers, Charles Scruggs, Willie Scruggs, Lee Scruggs, Emory Scruggs, and Andrew Angel.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Levar Bryson, Larry Bryson, George Burgess, Michael Chavis, Willis Chavis and Greg Hall will serve as pallbearerss.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.