Harrisburg- James "Jimmy" Scroggins, 74, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013. He was born November 12, 1938 in Marked Tree to the late Willie and Rosa Pearl Scroggins Sr. Jimmy served his country proudly and retired from Arkansas National Guard. He also retired from Halstead in Wynne. He enjoyed fishing, playing card on Saturday nights and duck hunting with his grandsons. He is survived by his wife, Velma Annette Scroggins; his children, Carrie L. Scroggins Smith of Jonesboro, June A. Scroggins Long and Christopher W. Scroggins both of Harrisburg; three grandsons, Matthew B. Smith of Jonesboro, Brett A. Long of Harrisburg and Adam W. Smith of Jonesboro; a great-grandson, Braxton Smith of Jonesboro. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Willie Scroggins Jr., Austin Scroggins and N. R. Scroggins. A graveside service will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Arkansas Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye under the direction of Gregg-Weston Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 30, 2013 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Gregg-Weston Funeral Home. Honored to serve as pallbearers Jeff Watson, Kirk Long, Zach Long, William Long, Barry Deckelman and Jason Long.