Floyd J.

Scarborough

Obituary

Floyd J. Scarborough, 80, of Tifton died Friday, October 17, 2014, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Scarborough at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2014, at Tift Memorial Gardens where Mr. Scarborough will be laid to rest. Rev. Don Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 29, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.

Mr. Scarborough was born on March 16, 1934 in Tift County and was the son of Clarence J. Scarborough and Addie Peters Scarborough, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie Mae Birdsong Scarborough; and his second wife, Merle Weldon Scarborough; one brother; and one sister. He worked with Gatewood Sales for ten years; J. P. Stevens for 32 years; and the Georgia Agrirama for 16 years.

Mr. Scarborough is survived by two sisters, Helen Montgomery and Sara Jones, both of Tifton; and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial gifts may be made to New Bethel Baptist Church, 211 Tifton-Eldorado Road, Tifton, GA 31794.