Mr. Homer Reuben Scoggins

August 17, 1926 - January 17, 2019

Mr. Homer Reuben Scoggins, age 92 of Commerce died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Scoggins was born in Commerce to the late, Hoyt and Cecelia Palmyra Lord Scoggins. Mr. Scoggins was retired from Roper Pump, he was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and was a WWII Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, Mr. Scoggins was also preceded in death by his wife, Isabel “Belle” Wood Scoggins. Mr. Scoggins is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Aubry and Sheila Scoggins and Amory and Patricia Scoggins both of Commerce; four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Sunday, Jan. 20th at 2:00 PM from Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Wilson, Rev. Verlin Reece, and Rev. Blake Carter officiating with the interment following at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday night from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lottie Moon Mission, Annie Armstrong Mission, and Operation Christmas Child: send checks to Mt. Olive Baptist Church P.O. Box 37 Commerce, GA 30529 or the Gideons International: P.O. Box 225 Commerce, GA 30529. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.