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Russell Broughton Scruggs

Russell Broughton Scruggs, 80, of Asheville passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his home with his children by his side.

Born June 22, 1942 in Shelby, NC, he was a son of the late Baxter and Bertha Scruggs. He received a Bachelor's of Science in Agriculture from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. For almost 20 years, he owned and operated Timberline Lumber Company. Music was a passion of his especially Swing Jazz which he played professionally with his guitar. In addition, he enjoyed reading poetry, was quite the philologist, helped with humanitarian efforts, and was a historian.

Surviving are his children, Mark Scruggs and his spouse, Shelley, of Mount Pleasant, SC, and Eva Desfrancs and her spouse, Edouard, of Charleston, SC; siblings, Jerry Scruggs and Danny Scruggs and his spouse, Wanda, all of Shelby, NC; and grandchildren, Chelsea Hammond, Emily Scruggs, Abigail Scruggs, and Kestrel Allawos.

A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.


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