Dr. Gary W. Scaggs' Obituary
Dr. Gary Wayne Scaggs, DDS, died at his home in Crownsville, MD, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at age 76. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy C. Scaggs, cherished sons Andrew (Kate Walker) and Adam and his joy, grandson Malcolm. Also surviving are his sisters Nancy Scaggs (Dennis Clark) and Chris Byers (Keith Gohsler), many relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Julia Scaggs and brother Richard.
Gary grew up in Beltsville, graduating High Point High School in 1964. In 1978 he graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School receiving his DDS degree. Gary practiced dentistry in Brooklyn Park and worked in the Clinic at the University of Maryland Dental School until his retirement in 2013. Gary was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a very talented and passionate gardener and could often be found tending a memorial garden at Quiet Waters Park with his faithful companion Misty by his side. He will be sorrowfully missed and lovingly remembered.
Gary’s funeral service will be held at the Severna Park United Methodist Church, 731 Benfield Road, on Saturday, October 8th at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, please support Garrett’s Garden. Donations may be made to the Friends of Quiet Waters Park writing Gary Scaggs in the memo line http://www.fqwp.org/
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