Phil Scruggs
Ocean City

Family and friends are devastated to announce the passing of our adored Phil Scruggs at the age of 53.

Phil was one of the kindest, good-hearted souls you could ever meet. He loved his books, his dream car/Firebird, and his grandfather’s “Pristine Lincoln.”  Few people on the planet knew more about music, particularly Rock and Roll than Phil, and he read every biography ever written about any band member (ever born) several times.

Phil (aka OC Stone) was Ocean City’s biggest fan and was proud of the time he spent writing about & reviewing local bands for several OC papers even though he used big words none of us understood!  Some of his favorites were Lower Class Blues, Jah Works and Lower Class Citizens, and he was a staple at all their gigs.  He worshiped the beach and would sit for hours on end reading, and he absolutely loved going to Cruisin weekends with his brother Danny,  showing off their cars cruising down the Boardwalk He frequented all the local establishments, promoting their “specials” (written on the smallest piece of paper known to mankind), and one of his favorite pastimes was feeding the ducks at the old BJs. He truly loved his family and spending time laughing and busting through doors with his huge “hellooooooo” in his goofy outfits that ALWAYS matched the nearest holiday. We will forever have Phil’s endless cartoon and movie quotes embedded in our brains.

Although life will never be the same without him, we will always remember him for his love and appreciation of the little things.

He is survived by his devoted mother, Cindy Ciresi (Wheeler- Scruggs); his loving brother Danny Scruggs; nieces Gabbie and Emmie; his late father Michael Scruggs; Aunt Ellen Scruggs; his Grandfather Jerry Wheeler (who was no doubt his biggest fan); and his late Mom Mom, Grace Wheeler,  whom he is surely with critiquing a TCM movie right now as they watch over us all.

He will also be forever missed by his beloved Aunt Tracey Wheeler Flora, her husband Gary Flora and cousins Megan Flora Quinn (David) their boys (Mac and Jay), and Matt and Brad Flora. RIP Stone, we love you and will be forever grateful for all the fun times you gave us. We know Phil would not want any type of sad memorial so our family is grieving in private although we appreciate thoughts and prayers.

If you care to donate in his name, the OC Library was one of his favorite places.