Donald (Don) Thomas Scoggin, Sr., 88, of Ellisville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 27, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 1:00PM until 3:00PM at First Baptist Church of Ellisville in 302 E Holly St, Ellisville, MS. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00PM at First Baptist Church of Ellisville in Ellisville, MS. Burial will follow in Ellisville City Cemetery in Ellisville, Mississippi. Dr. Frankie Clark and Rev. Robert Fennel will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797.

Don was born on September 15, 1936, in Laurel, Mississippi, the son of Joe C. Scoggin and Elizabeth Clark Scoggin. He was raised in the Pendorff community and attended Pendorff Grammar School and Ellisville High School before continuing his education at Jones County Junior College. While at JCJC, he was a member of the 1955 Junior Rose Bowl and National Championship Football Team. In 1956, he married Janie Myers, who supported him as he pursued further studies. Don earned a bachelor's degree in Geology from Louisiana State University and later a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi in 1962. Don began his career as a pharmacist in Greenville, Mississippi before returning to Ellisville. He worked for a local pharmacy for four years until 1967, when he opened Don's Drugs. He owned and operated the pharmacy until his retirement in 2000. Following his retirement, Don devoted himself to caring for his wife, Janie, until her passing in 2005. In 2006, Don married Lucy Upton, and the two shared nineteen years together.

Don was well known in his community not only for his service as a pharmacist, but for his generous heart and love of life. He was an avid traveler who often took off on lengthy adventures in his motorhome. He also enjoyed gardening, caring for the ducks and geese that lived on his pond, and cheering on Mississippi State University sports teams.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of forty-nine years, Janie Myers Scoggin, and his brother, Dr. Joe C. Scoggin. He is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Lucy Upton Scoggin; his sons, Donnie Scoggin (Donna), Jay Scoggin (Tammie), and Patrick Scoggin (Cellie). Don also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Darren Scoggin (Sarah), Daniel Scoggin (Hayley), Patrick Lee Scoggin, Jr. (KyAsia), Tom Scoggin (Erin), Reagan Cook (Micah), Erin Griffin (Aaron), and Peyton Scoggin (Laci); as well as 12 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the caregivers at Deaconess Hospice, with special thanks to the care provided by Kara, Camia, and Gabby.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Pool, Kevin Lucas, Johnny Holston, Jerry Smith, Carl Wooten, and Jack Busby. An online guestbook is available at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Music Ministry at First Baptist Church, Ellisville.