J. D. “Red” Scarbrough, born August 27, 1932, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. He was born to Osie and Rosie Cobb Scarbrough. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, A.J. Scarbrough and J. B. Scarbrough; sister, Juanita McCauslin; nephews, LaVelle Scarbrough and Joey Scarbrough; nieces, Barbara Graves and Kathy Carroll.
Red loved Jesus, his family, church family and friends. He was always ready to go almost anywhere and ready for a game of cards, especially if food was involved. He answered to many names including: Red, J.D., Red Scarbrough, Boogy, Scarb, and Scarbadabba.
He is survived by his sister, Argie V. Colston and her husband Red; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He will truly be missed.
A service to honor his life will be at 1 pm Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Bellwood Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Matkin and Bro Buddy Boswell officiating. Interment will follow at Provencal Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Monday, July 27th at Bellwood Baptist Church.
His great nephews will serve as pallbearers, Wade Scarbrough, Danny Graves, Dwain Turnley, Joseph Huff, Ryder Laroux, and Kenny Turnley.
Anyone that knew Red knew of his famous saying, “Well Looky Here” and it will forever be left with us.