Terry Scruggs

Terry Scruggs
Brevard native, Terrell "Terry" Leon Scruggs, 62, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011.
Terry was born on August 19, 1949 to Bernice Smith Scruggs and the late Lemuel Leon Scruggs. Terry and his beloved wife, Betty Moss Scruggs, recently celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on August 4th with family at Ocean Isle, NC.

Along with wife Betty, Terry is survived by daughter Karyn Scruggs Roth and husband, Chip Roth, of Raleigh, NC. He is also survived by son, Jeff T. Scruggs and wife, Jessica Scruggs of Brevard. Terry took great joy in spending time with his grandchildren, Emma Claire and Kathryn Blake Roth and Jaxson Wyatt Scruggs.

Terry is survived by his sister, Sharon S. Edwards and her husband, Clark Edwards of Forest City, NC. He is predeceased by his brother, Dennis H. Scruggs and survived by his nephew, Colby C. Scruggs of Brevard. Terry also leaves behind other loved nieces, several nephews, cousins, and a special uncle and aunt, Harold and Carolyn Smith of Evans, Georgia.

During Transylvania County's Sesquicentennial Terry celebrated his proud heritage as a descendent of early Transylvania County pioneers. The Scruggs ancestors arrived in the 1850's settling as farmers in the Glazener Road community.

Following graduation at Brevard High School Terry pursued his undergraduate degree at Mars Hill College where he met his future wife. He then obtained his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Appalachian State University in 1972.

Beginning his career with Jerry Jerome in 1973 as a loan officer, Terry progressed to Vice President of Brevard Federal Savings and Loan. It was during this time he became known through the community for his unique style of positive customer relationships built on professionalism and servant leadership. These skills continued during his employment for 17 years as Finance Director for the City of Brevard. Customers and fellow employees appreciated Terry's consistent diligence, kindness to all, protection of resources, and his sense of duty to those whom he served. He will be forever remembered for his unique wit and joy of taking time to speak to folks, whether customers, fellow employees, or just folks along the streets of Brevard.

Mayor Jimmy Harris described Terry's dedication and commitment to the City of Brevard as most admirable. He also found him to be professional and task oriented. City Council and the Mayor recognized Terry's organizational and leadership skills in 2009 when he served as interim city manager from March through September.

During his life Terry was a member of the Brevard Jaycees, the Brevard Elks Lodge, First Baptist Church and eventually returned to his childhood place of worship at Glady Branch Baptist Church. Terry was a devoted and faithful fan of the NCSU Wolfpack and greatly enjoyed celebrating any wins over UNC-CH and gloating to Dr. Carol Grahl and Dr. Dempsey Bailey. He was known throughout the Brevard community for always wearing a smile, his spontaneous humor, silver hair and mustache, and his trademark laugh. His joys included playing golf, gardening, and cooking-especially hot wings for family and friends.

A Celebration of Life previously occurred on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Glady Branch Baptist Church. Arrangements were coordinated by Moore Funeral Home with services led by GBC pastor, Rev. Lee Ray Green and Rev. C.W. Moss of High Point, brother of wife, Betty. Special music was provided by the Byrd Band, Kim Rogers, Joseph Lewis, and Sharon Edwards, Terry's sister. Graveside services were held at Gillespie-Evergreen Cemetery with Charlotte Owen uplifting hearts through soulful, violin music.

Memorial gifts can be made to Glady Branch Baptist Church, 1156 Rosman Highway, Brevard, NC 28712 and to the Brevard Police Department, designated for the "COPS for KIDS" Program, 95 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712.

Terry Scruggs is dearly missed by family, friends, co-workers at City of Brevard and the greater Brevard community. Family wishes to acknowledge support and encouragement received through many acts of kindness and love during their tragic loss.

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Moore Funeral Home is caring for the family.