FLOYD SCARBOROUGH
Floyd Scarborough, 99, was born on May 13, 1920, in Lynchburg, to the late Oliver and Allie Andrews Scarborough. He transitioned to his heavenly kingdom on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and hard worker, he grew up during the segregation era and saw a black man elected president of the United States, not for one term, but for two terms. This was something he never thought he would see during his lifetime. He had no formal education, however, he was a man of integrity, honesty and his word was his binding contract. He attended public school in Lynchburg and, afterward, began working with his father as a farmer. He eventually established his own farming business. He worked in construction and as a truck driver for a saw mill company. He continued his farming until declining health many years later when he finally could not go on. He was a member of St. Matthew AME Church for many years and eventually served proudly as a trustee, sang with the choir and was a member of the Sons of Allen. He later became a trustee emeritus when failing health ended this journey. He was a member of the Do Right Lodge 377 for more than 55 years and was one of the oldest Masons in the area to serve.
He was married to the late Fannie Mae McGill Scarborough for 57 years. To this union they were blessed with nine children.
He is survived by four sons, Joe Nathaniel, Johnnie Scarborough (Jennifer) and James Brown of Lynchburg and Charles (Mildred) Scarborough of Bishopville; three daughters, Lora Dean James of Columbia, Eavadene Legrant (Rosevelt) of Elliott and Pandora Moses of Bishopville; two sisters, Willie Mae Williams and Emma Montgomery; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of his son, Johnnie Scarborough, 67 Sunflower Circle, Lynchburg.
Homegoing celebration services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Lee Central High School Auditorium, 1800 Wisacky Highway, Bishopville, with the Rev. James E. Rutledge, pastor of St. Matthew AME Church, eulogist.
Wake service will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
The remains will be placed in the auditorium at noon for viewing until the hour of service.
The funeral procession will leave at 12:20 p.m. from the home of his son.
Burial will be at Scarborough Cemetery, Lynchburg.
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.