Bobby Joe Scaggs passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 entering into the everlasting arms of Jesus his Savior.
Bob was born in Omaha, AR on September 29, 1948 to James and Florence (Huff) Scaggs and was one of 7 children.
He is survived by his son Scott Scaggs of Summit, AR and his daughter Tayber Ann of Joplin, MO as well as three brothers and two sisters, Raymond Scaggs of Springfield, MO, Henry Scaggs of Clinton, MO, Carolynn Grant of Columbus, KS, Betty Conner of Harrison, AR and James Scaggs “Jr” of Bellefonte, AR, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one younger brother, Charles Scaggs of Fayetteville, AR.
Bob was a proud Vietnam Veteran that served his country faithfully as a U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal, earning many medals, citations and awards for his great courage and bravery in combat.
He retired from Rock Ten Corporation in Harrison, AR and then later from Claridge Products in Harrison.
Bob had a great passion for deer hunting and fishing and will be sorely missed by all of us who knew and loved him.
Memorial services will be Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in Burlington Baptist Church in Burlington, AR. Burial will be at a later date in Bee Creek Place Cemetery in Omaha. Arrangements were under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson.
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