On Monday, August 26th, 2024, Thomas Lee Scrogham, Sr. (Tom), 75, of Manassas Park, Va. passed from this life after a 6-year battle with esophageal cancer. Tom was a fighter and remained strong to the end, along with his Cancer Team at Schar Cancer Institute, who fought hard along with him. He was a Vietnam Veteran and received a Purple Heart. He was retired from Llyon and Conklin as a driver. Born in Indiana, Tom was the son of Omer and Mary Scrogham and is survived by his wife of 28 years, Fonda, his daughter Tanya Merrill of WV, and son Thomas Scrogham, Jr. of VA, 3 stepchildren: Robbie Tinnell and Jamie Tinnell of VA, and Carrie Kiser of Fl. Also surviving are siblings: Charles Scrogham of IN, Mildred Blair of IN, Annabelle Gibson of TN, Carolyn Caswell of FL, Darrell Scrogham of TN, and Marvin Scrogham of IN; 8 grandchildren: Joshua, Ivy, Corey, Bradley, Sierra, Nathan, William and Devin; plus 4 Great-grandchildren Cayden, Cameron, Maylynn and Amylah, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tom was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and Omer, sisters Patricia Scrogham and Shirley Blair and brothers Junior and Jim Scrogham.
He loved family, the outdoors, beach vacations, deep sea fishing, western novels, playing poker with his buddies, and was an avid Eagles fan. A Celebration of Life will be held later in Florida. Memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to Inova Schar Cancer Institute 8081 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax, Va. 22031
Arrangements are being handled by Olde Towne Funeral Home, Manassas, Va.
5 Responses
Miss Fonda I’m sorry for your loss the time I new Tom I enjoyed talking with Tom playing cards with him he will be missed and want to thank him for his service which I had The opportunity to tell him that in person that was wonderful thank you it was a pleasure, knowing Miss Fonda and Tom
To the whole Scrogham family—- You are in my thoughts and in my prayers during this difficult time.
Words can’t describe how lonely I feel inside. You were not only my husband, you were my best friend. We were always there for each other and we could talk to each other about anything. I’m going to miss that. But you’re not suffering anymore and that’s going to help me get through losing you. I will always love you, Tom and I’ll see you on the other side. RIP
Uncle Tom
I am going to miss you like crazy. I am going to miss our little talks. I remember all the times that you was around when I was a little girl. You use to make me laugh and bring me candy. Every time you came home you always made a point to come and see me. You always kept in touch with me. Heaven has gained a special angel. You have got those beautiful wings now fly high over all of us.
I have to Thank Aunt Fonda for taking such good care of you. Love you Aunt Fonda. He will always be with you in your heart.
Uncle Tom
I will miss you so much and I love you. I will never forget our little talks that we had when I called or messaged you. I know you are in a better place now. You are not in pain no more. We all are going to miss you. I love you and fly high with those beautiful new wings that you have now. I know you will be looking over us.
Thank you Aunt Fonda for taking care of him. He will forever be in your heart. You love.