V. Paul Scroggins Jr.

V. Paul Scroggins Jr., 64, of Kankakee, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 15, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born August 12, 1960, in Kankakee the son of Vernell Sr. and Arlene (Chamberlin) Scroggins. Paul went by many names such as Buttons and SCROGGINS. On April 26, 2003, he married Mary Myers at the Wesley United Methodist Church. He worked at Armstong. Paul loved to take care of his favorite child, his LAWN. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and loved his bed. Paul was known to cook with lots of love and a tub of butter and was the hostess with the mostest. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his family. His favorite question was “What’s for dinner?” …which he always seemed to be the one that would have to make the choice. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary C. Scroggins of Kankakee; children, Brandon Paul (Tara) Scroggins of Bourbonnais, Justin Scroggins of Chicago, Ashley (Darion Sanders) Myers of Bradley; and MacKenzie Myers of Kankakee; siblings, Roberta (Robert) Forgue of Momence, Marshall Scroggins of Kankakee, and Kathy Scroggins of Kankakee; brother-in-law, Robert Macak; grandchildren, Hailey (Nate Ashline) Scroggins, Cadden (McKenna Fred) Scroggins, Ellie Scroggins, Lexi Scroggins and Hannah Scroggins, Devin Scroggins and Landon Scroggins; Jaire Sanders, Ariyanna Sanders, Jaedynn Cullum, DeShawn Sanders, and Jaycion Sanders; and great grandson, Weston. Preceding him in death are his parents; son, Shawn Scroggins; and sister, Debbie Macak. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. The family asks that you please wear Bears gear or colors. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.