Tommy Scoggins
Tommy R. Scoggins, 61, of Birchwood, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
He was born in Chattanooga, and attended Bradley Central High School. Tommy was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving for three years. He was an avid Harley-Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast and was one who loved the outdoors, especially flowers and nature. Tommy was a very creative person, making many items from what nature gave him to work with. Because of his creative ability, he was employed as a Sign Designer in Cleveland, Tn. He loved animals, especially his dogs. Tommy devoted his life and time to being a caregiver to his parents.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; father, David Scoggins, Sr.; brothers, James “Jim” Scoggins and David Scoggins, Jr.; nephew, Justin Gilreath.
Survivors include his mother, Loraine B. Scoggins; sister, Brenda (Larry) Gilreath; niece, Julie (Brandon) Turner; nephew, Jason Gilreath; special cousin, Rhonda Queen and several other extended family members.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, at the funeral home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Cy Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Plowman Cemetery.
Please visit www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com to share your memories of Tommy.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.