James (Jim) Henry Scroggin II was born to Jess Knox Scroggin Jr. and Amelia Grace Brown Scroggin on March 28, 1946, in Morrilton, Arkansas. He passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 78 at his home in New Braunfels, Texas surrounded by his loved ones.

Jim married Kim Taylor Scroggin on October 22, 1987, and they made their home in Artesia, New Mexico where they raised their children. In 2016, they moved to New Braunfels, Texas to be closer to their children and start their grandparenting years.

Jim served his country through the Army Reserve and attended Officer Candidate School. He was a teacher and coached football and track for many years. He loved his years spent teaching and coaching at New Mexico Military Institute and Artesia High School. He went on to enter the oil and gas industry and worked with many companies who might have started out as business associates but became lifelong friends. His customers were never just clients. To Jim they became his extended family. He was always able to connect with people, lending a listening ear and offering support to those around him.

Jim loved the Artesia community and gave back to it in many ways. Whether it was by serving as a city counselor, volunteering for the United Way, or being a Quarterback Dad for many of the Bulldogs football players, he always stepped in to give a helping hand. He continued his appreciation for New Mexico Military Institute by serving as a Foundation Board Member. Jim was also involved with the Chuck Wagon Trail Riders for many years where he was a trail boss, president, and on the board of directors.

Jim was a wonderful supporter of his children through the years in their endeavors and known as Grandad by his grandchildren. Jim will be truly missed by all who met him. He is survived by his wife Kim, son Tyler Scroggin and wife Shasta, daughter Staci Long and husband Matthew, grandchildren Lincoln and Logan Scroggin, Owen and Lily Long, and brother Tommy Scroggin and wife Donna. He is also survived by close family members Kent and ReChele Taylor, Kendall and Claudia Taylor, Jim and Karen Meeuwsen, and his many nieces and nephews.

At a later date, Jim’s family will have a private service to spread his ashes at the family ranch near the Penasco River