Dr. Herman D. Scarbough

Dr.Herman D. Scarbough, “Papa/Doc”, went home to Jesus on March 12, 2021, at the age of 77 of Yale. Herman is the son of the late Willie D. Scarbough and Thelma Craighead. He was raised in Ecorse, Michigan, by the late Herman and Almeda Craighead. Mr. Scarbough graduated from Ecorse High School and attended Kentucky State University where he met and married Millie Lofton. After they married, they returned to Michigan where they established their family. Herman continued school and graduated from Wayne State University. He taught children with special needs for many years in Detroit Public Schools. He went on to become a Clinical Psychologist after graduating from Wayne State and The University of Michigan. He also worked towards his doctorate and was known as PhD, ABD (All But Dissertation), after deciding to concentrate on his family and activities including distance running competitions, playing tennis, swimming, playing the piano (as a trained concert pianist), deer hunting, shooting, woodworking, coaching his girls in sports and trying to solve every person’s problems beginning with the prisoners at “Jackson Prison”. Papa, as many knew him, was an avid clinical psychologist, marathon runner, and piano player of classical and jazz music for his granddaughters (hearing his oldest granddaughter play her upright bass was one of his favorite past times). “Doc”, as he was affectionately known by his caregivers and hospice team, also loved teaching people how to "build stuff", how to better themselves through personal development, and learn about Jesus. He loved learning about the Lord Jesus Christ. An ordained deacon and trustee, he could often be found reading in his Bible, praying the names of God, or listening to sermons or gospel music. Before dementia set in fully, Papa could often be found trying to walk out of nursing homes with visiting church members. Herman is proudly survived by his two daughters, Thelma (Jerome) Kinlaw and Glory-Summer Scarbough both of Michigan; his two granddaughters, Lana and Maya Kinlaw; his favorite Uncle, Milton Craighead, best friend Lee Davis, and many cousins, caregivers from Medilodge of Yale and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his Florida uncle, Dr. Robert Scarbough, his brother Ron Scarbough, and his “running buddy” Emerson “Cricket” Clay, Jr. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. Port Huron. To view the obituary and share memories, visit www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com

Dr. Herman D. Scarbough

January 18, 1944 - March 12, 2021