Donald Ray Scroggins

DONALD RAY SCROGGINS, 84 of Dumfries, VA, passed away early morning on 10-11-2019 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. Don was a loving husband, father and friend, who will be greatly missed. He was born October 24, 1934, in Natchitoches, LA, the son of the deceased Carolyn Mary Childs, Scroggins and Elva Alvin Scroggins. Don served in the Army National Guard from 1953 – 1954, then enlisted in the Air Force from 1954 – 1958 stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. Don was also a member of the American Legion Post 223, Shippensburg, PA. Don was affiliated with the church of St. Francis of Assisi, Triangle, VA, & Holy Family Catholic Church of Woodbridge, VA. He attended Kent State University, Kent Ohio, then transferred to CASE Institute of Technology, Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduating from CASE, he joined IBM as a Junior Engineer working in the Airborne Electronics Design Department, Owego, NY and was later promoted to Senior Engineer Manager of the Advanced Submarine Combat Systems Programs. Don also attended the State University of New York, Binghamton, NY. Don was later transferred to IBM Manassas, where he continued his career as Senior Engineer Manager of the Advanced Submarine Combat Systems Programs until leaving IBM in 1981. He then joined ENSCO, Inc., of which he became the Corporate Vice President of it’s Ocean Systems and Sciences Division. Don left ENSCO in 1985 and Co-Founded the JCN Corporation, which was responsible for new business pursuits, subcontract management and program development in the ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare) business areas, for the federal government. Don later returned to IBM, of which he retired in 1992, as a Program Manager working on contracts for the federal government. He successfully completed real estate exams and joined The Prudential Preferred Properties Company as an independent contractor. In November of 1994, Don went to England to work for the LORAL United Kingdom Government Systems Corporation based in Portsmouth. Don worked on the EH-101 Merlin Helicopter Defense System Integration Program and Training System Program for the UK’S Royal Navy, as a Program Manager. Don’s last place of work before his final retirement was at Progeny, in Manassas, VA. Awards and Honors were received by Don in the following college honorary fraternities: ETA KAPPA NU AND TAU BETA PI. He received several awards; among them, two outstanding IBM Recognition awards and five Marketing Forums, for achieving business objectives. His outstanding achievement with ENSCO, was receiving the Corporate Vice President position. Don’s hobbies consisted of golfing, scrabble, bowling, billiards, chess, cards and Mexican train. He also enjoyed traveling, dancing and singing karaoke. He is survived by his wife, Sondra L. Hutchison, Ramp, Yeatts, Scroggins. Combined children include Christina Scroggins; Shelley Allanson & husband Billy; Travis Scroggins & wife Candy, Cindy L. Heavener & mate Dean; Betty L. Blair & husband Jack; Dora J. Pullen & husband Bill; Jacqualine L. Surber; Deborah K. McGiffin; adopted Grandson Christopher and brother Curtis J. Scroggins. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren including a number of nieces and nephews. Don is preceded in death by Donald R. Scroggins II (son), Kenneth L. Surber, Jr. (KJ-grandson), sisters; Agnes (Eleanor), Nellie, Rose and brothers; Ellis, Elva Jr., Leonard and Clarence. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA where a prayer service will be held at 4:00 PM. Interment will be held at a later date at Quantico National Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers or you may donate to American Cancer Society, 124 Park Street, SE, Vienna, VA 22180 or American Lung Association, National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316 in loving memory of Donald Ray Scroggins. Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com

Donald Ray Scroggins

October 24, 1934 - October 11, 2019