Cornell Scruggs

Obituary

Mr. Cornell Scruggs was born to the union of Douglas and Audrey Scruggs on December 24, 1968 in South Bend, In. He received his formal education from Lassalle High School where he graduated. Cornell made many life-long relationships causing him to relocate back to South Bend, IN; to be closer to family. He always had a smile on his face regardless of what was going on.  

He was employed with a non-profit organization where he provided security. Family was important to Cornell and they will truly miss him. He was very outgoing, and he never met a stranger.

He is survived by his Son: Joshua Chism of South Bend, Grandchildren: Jalisa Walker Chism, Breonna Walker Chism, Joshua Walker Chism; and one Great granddaughter: Nariah Walker Chism, Loving Siblings: Javon (Tanesha) Scruggs of South Bend, IN, Rachel (David) Thorpe of South Bend, IN. Special Uncles Benard Foster and James (Mary) Harden Jr., Special Aunt Valorie (Sas) Harden and a host of cousin, aunts, uncles family and friends.     

He found rest walking into the gates of heaven on December 19, 2025 being reunited with his family that have passed on: Parents: Douglas and Audrey Scruggs, Maternal Grandparents: Louise “Greta” and Albert Foster, Paternal Grandparents: Mable Harden and Lafayette Taylor and Special Aunt Linda Walters.    

A memorial service will take place 11:00AM at Progressive Missionary Baptist church on January 17, 2026 with a reception to follow at Robertson's Senior Apartments located at 211 S. Michigan St. South Bend, In.  Arrangement have been entrusted to www.boydandsonfuneralhome.com where condolences may be shared.  

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