Jerry Lee Scogin

Jerry Lee Scogin, 81, of Bloomington IL passed away on January 26, 2021. He was born the son of Charles A and Helen (Keeran) Scogin and married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Miller at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri on May 26, 1956.

Jerry was a great family-oriented man who served our country in the United States Army and went on to work as a brick mason for forty years. After retiring from brick masonry, he then went on to work as a custodian for ten years at Unit 5 and worked part-time for Cornerstone until his passing. Jerry was well known for a multitude of things. He was amicable towards anyone, liked to watch NASCAR, cut wood, grew and tended to his flowers in his greenhouse, and built everything that he could from scratch. Jerry became so good at wood working that he even built his own house.

Jerry is survived by his wife: Marilyn; sons: Ronnie (Gail) Scogin, Rick (Julie) Scogin, Randy (Jodie) Scogin; granddaughter-in-law Krystal; grandchildren: Chrissy (Chris) Allen, Jeremey (Christina); Andrew (Alexis); Shandi; Emilee; Luke Beasley; Zack (Angie); Jakob; Cody (Krystle), Cole (Elli), Tessa, Bree; 16 great-grandchildren; and Jerry and Marilyn’s Boston terrier: Bella.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother; a sister; and grandson Tim Scogin.

Cremation rites have been accorded. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.