Richard Dwayne Scruggs

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Dwayne Scruggs, who left us on December 19, 2024, at the age of 51. Born on February 14, 1973, in South Carolina, Richard made his home in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he was known as a kind-hearted soul with a passion for life.

A mechanic by trade, Richard brought cars back to life just as he enriched the lives of those around him. He had a true love for fishing, often found by the water with a rod in one hand and a cold drink in the other. His charm and good-natured humor made him popular with friends and especially among the pretty women he adored.

Richard cherished his family deeply. He is survived by his fiance, Danielle Krug; daughter, Chelsey Currence (DeShawn); son, Corey Scruggs; daughter, Brittany Mauldin; parents, Vickie and David Parton; grandchildren, Isaiah Perkins, Jeremiah Perkins, Elijah Perkins and Sony Mauldin; sisters, Wendy Royalty (Geordi), Kimberly Parton (Greg); brother, Brent Parton; nephews, Nathaniel Rogers, Ronnie Parton, Jayme Royalty; nieces, Kirsten Parton and Alyssa Royalty; and other nieces and nephews; many cousins including Rocky and Tina Burchfield, and Matt McDonald; all who will always hold him dear in their hearts.

Join us to celebrate Richard's life. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at the Greene Funeral Service South Chapel in Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Norman Green and Wanda Wooten.

We invite all who knew and loved Richard to come share in the memories and stories that made his life so special. He will be missed but never forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his wife Michelle Scruggs; son Preston Scruggs.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation at www.liverfoundation.org .