Thomas “Tom” Scruggs

Inman, SC - - Thomas “Tom” Eugene Scruggs, 69, formerly of Inman, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Lake Emory Post Acute Care.

Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late Allen Converse Scruggs and Mary Horn Scruggs. He was formerly employed by Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home and of the Baptist faith. He loved racing and football, especially the Gaffney Indians and South Carolina Gamecocks.

Surviving is a son, Brian Thomas Scruggs of Gaffney; two sisters, Laura Huitt and Teresa Scruggs, both of Gaffney; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Allen Scruggs, Alton Scruggs, Herbert Scruggs and Freddie “GoGo” Scruggs and three sisters, Joyce Harris, Nancy Scruggs and Shirley Scruggs.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Blakely Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Osment officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 West Faris, Greenville, SC, 29605.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC