Talmadge Rosewell Scragg (T.R.) 69, of Charleston peacefully went to heaven Saturday October 5, 2024, surrounded by his family at CAMC Memorial CPICU.
Born September 23, 1955, to Talmadge and Margaret Frances (Cundiff) Scragg. He grew up in Loudendale and graduated from George Washington High School in 1973. He married his true love and soul mate Pamela Sue Shamblin on June 29, 1974, and celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. He was an amazing loving dedicated father to daughter Renee Dawn Crowder (Ryan) and son Travis Rosewell (Amber) of Charleston.
T.R. loved the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish at his camp in Pocahontas County. He loved to tell stories of great times he had there over the years with family and friends.
He graduated from UEI receiving his Degree as an Electronic Technician.
He was member of the Boilermakers Union. Throughout his career he worked for Birmingham Bolt, Electronic Specialty Company, Buchanan Sound and finally retiring from Newtech. Being who he was he made many lifelong friends from his jobs.
One of his favorite things in life was playing baseball with his kids and grandkids. He was League President and Coach for Mountaineer Little League from 1987-1998 coaching both baseball and softball. You could find him at the ball fields watching his grandkids play up until just a few years ago when he could no longer attend due to his health.
He was one of the biggest WVU Mountaineer fans that you could ever find. He loved attending and watching football games at his house with lots of friends and family. The Cincinnati Reds were his favorite Baseball team, and he loved to take his grandkids to games.
He was a proud grandfather to Colton Wade Fugate, Alexis Rose (Daniel) Lupson, Connor Matthew Fugate, Trevor Rosewell Scragg and great grandfather to Giana Rose Lupson. They were his pride and joy.
He is also survived by siblings, sister Paulette Faye Brown and brother Virgil Ernest Scragg. Along with many nephews and nieces.
He loved life and his family. Always staying positive for everyone. Known for his hard work he was also one of the most loving, strong and smartest men you could meet. The last few years he fought hard against illnesses that came his way never complaining. He was a true fighter. He will be cherished and missed by so many people whose lives he touched.
Service will be at 1 pm Saturday October 12, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jim Lennox Officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
A private family burial will be at his final resting place Mount Alpha his family cemetery.
The family would like to thank the Staff at CAMC Memorial CPICU and Pulmonary Associates for their amazing care during his stay. They are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers from family and friends.
Rest in peace my brother.
You will be missed by many many people.
We always called each other Pal.
I love you, Pal.