Sidney Luther Scarborough

Mr. Sidney Luther Scarborough, 79, of Scarborough Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Mr. Scarborough was born July 30, 1938 in Elberton, GA to Luther Scarborough and Sallie Kate Lovinggood Scarborough. He was a member of Elberton Pentecostal Holiness Church and was retired from the Army Corps of Engineers in Hartwell where he worked in the maintenance department.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Ruth Crabb Scarborough, daughters-and sons-in-law: Peggy and Aaron Garland of Elberton, Gail and Mike Bridges of Elberton, GA; brother: David Scarborough of Elberton, GA; sisters: Anna Belle Leard of Hartwell, GA and Christine Mobley of Mableton, GA; grandchildren: David Bridges, Levi Garland, Erin Garland and a great-grandchild: Kylie Bridges.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister: Kathleen Scarborough Peppers.

Memorial services to celebrate Sidney's life will be held 11AM, Wednesday September 13 in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Bryan officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11AM just before the service at Berry Funeral Home.

Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in his memory to Mercy Ministry, 822 Heard Drive, Elberton, GA 30635.

The family would like to thank the ICU Department and the 2nd Floor Oncology at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital for their excellent care and support as well as the cards and outpouring support from numerous friends and family.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Sidney Luther Scarborough.