Matthew Scoggins Jr.

Matthew (Sonny) J. Scoggins, Jr., born April 18, 1928, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Tarrant, he and wife became residents of Mount Olive, Alabama in 1996.

Sonny was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. who cherished his family and friends. As an active member of Gardendale First Baptist Church, he was respected and loved by all who knew him.

After serving faithfully for 38 years as an employee with ABC Coke / Drummond Company, he retired to enjoy life with family and friends, worshipping at his church, traveling, and attending social events.

He was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Scoggins, Sr., his mother, Inez Scoggins and his son, Ricky Scoggins.

Sonny is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nancy W. Scoggins; his daughter, Traci S. Lynch and her husband, Bryan J. Lynch; his grandson, Chad W. Lynch, his wife, Andrea Lynch and great grandson, Ethan Graham Lynch; his grandson J Michael Lynch, his wife Ashley Lynch and great grandson, Conor Lynch.