[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 82 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE EDWARD SCAGGS

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 29, 2014

  Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks to 
commemorate the life of Freddie Edward Scaggs of Salem, Virginia, who 
passed away on May 16, 2014.
  Freddie was born in Troutville, Virginia, was a life member of the 
Boy Scouts, and served our country in the United States Navy. He was an 
active member of Salem Baptist Church, serving as an usher.
  He also attended Barber School, mastering his craft before owning and 
operating Scaggs Barber Shop in Salem. Freddie loved cutting hair and 
developing relationships with his clients, doing so until a couple of 
months before his death. Freddie was loved by generations of customers, 
many of whom got their first haircuts from the gentleman barber and 
continued to do so even when he cut his schedule back to a couple of 
days a week. As one of his customers, I would vouch for Freddie's 
services but, more importantly, for his kind-hearted, grounded, and 
honest disposition.
  Freddie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lena Inez Scaggs; 
daughter, Nancy Scaggs Canfield; two sons, Douglas Edward Scaggs and 
wife Jill, John Mark Scaggs; nine grandchildren; and eight great-
grandchildren.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to Freddie's family and loved ones. He 
will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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