Background
Scruggs, James Harry was born on December 5, 1920 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Harry and Rachel Peggy (Rising) Scruggs.
Scruggs, James Harry was born on December 5, 1920 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Harry and Rachel Peggy (Rising) Scruggs.
Bachelor, University Texas, 1942; Doctor of Medicine, University Texas Medical Branch, 1945.
Instructor Medical School, Baylor University, Houston, 1950-1952; assistant professor, University Texas Medical Branch, Houston, 1950-1952; consultant, Veterans Administration Hospital., Waco, Texas, 1952-1965; senior associate, Center Texas Eye Clinic, Waco.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1946-1948. Fellow American College of Surgeons, American Academy Ophthalmology. Member American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Ophthalmological Association (president 1964), Texas Society Ophthalmology (president 1973), American Eye Study Club.
Married Jane Reese Rich, November 17, 1945. Children: Janet Christine, Joyce Rachel, Joan Rich, Jean Susan.