James Richard “Rick” Scroggins, age 73, passed away unexpectantly in his home on November 7, 2025. Rick was born on January 22, 1952 in Houston, Texas to Jim Allen Scroggins and Rosa Lee Scroggins. He attended Kingswood School in Bean Station, TN where he graduated as the valedictorian.

Following Kingswood, Rick attended Berea College where he held a membership in the National Social Science Honor Society before later attending Antioch School of Law, Washington D.C., where he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD). Rick had an extensive and successful law career that spanned 45 years.

He was a prosecutor with the District Attorney’s Office followed by having his own private practice along with various other service and leadership roles.

Rick loved debating any and all subjects, or part

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