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Obituary

Rev. Floyd Robert Scarbrough

Rev. Floyd Robert Scarbrough, 77, of Lake City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2024, at his residence. Floyd was born in Beech Grove on Nov. 22, 1946, to Otto and Dotty Gertrude Dodson Scarbrough.

Floyd was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.

He loved fishing, hunting, gardening and beekeeping.

He loved to preach, and pastored several churches, including: Mountain View, Island Home, Macedonia, Cedar Grove and Valley View.

Floyd loved to spend time with his grandbabies.

In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Ellen Scarbrough and Kathy Foster.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Scarbrough of Lake City; sons, Robert Scarbrough and girlfriend Misty McCoy of Lake City, and Brian Scarbrough and wife Amanda of Briceville; daughter, Margaret and Justin McCormick of Jacksboro; brothers, Harold Scarbrough and Sherry of Lake City, Jimmy Scarbrough and Irene of LaFollette, Roger Scarbrough and Thelma of Ohio, Sammy Scarbrough of Lake City, and Lemmie Scarbrough and Kim of Ohio; sisters, Sharon King of Clinton, Brenda Jackson of Coalfield, Betty Rector of Clinton, and Jennifer Hayes and Kenneth of Pioneer; grandchildren, Kendra and Malachi Francis, Brittany and Justin Gregory, Madison, Levi and Lilly; great grandchildren, Gracie, Emma, Ainsley, Hunter and Micah; special friends,  Crickett and Jim Foster, Ricky and Freda Rose, Mark McCoy and Gary Wright; and special niece, Marcia.

Visitation was held from 5-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

The funeral followed at 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Kenny Sharp and Pastor Jimmy Ault officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Old Beech Grove Cemetery in Lake City for an 11 a.m. graveside service.