Jeffery V. “Munk” Scarborough, 57, earned his wings on July 7, 2024, with family and friends by his side. Jeff was born on January 29, 1967 in Houston, Texas. He grew up in Gorham, Kansas, and graduated from Gorham High School in the Class of ’85. Jeff was a master electrician and owned Jay Vee’s Electric for over 20 years.
Jeff met his wife, Kris Miller, in elementary school. They began dating in high school and were married on December 25, 1989. Jeff and Kris were the true definition of soulmates. In good times and bad they always came together and stuck by each other’s side. They were blessed with two children: Jessica and Luke. Jeff was incredibly proud of his children’s accomplishments, and he always made sure they knew it.
During his life he had many titles: husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, but his favorite title was “Papa J”. Jeff’s memory will live on in the hearts of his five grandchildren: Eli, Dax, Colt, Caid, and Chloe. He loved nothing more than spending time with his kids and grandkids at the farm. In his spare time, Jeff also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Fat Boy, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, and camping at Lake Wilson.
Jeff was a remarkable man. He always believed when times got tough you just keep going, never quit. If he could tell us anything right now, he would say “don’t mourn my death. Remember everything I taught you and keep going: Scarborough Strong!”
Jeff’s surviving family includes his loving wife of 34 years and best friend, Kris Scarborough; children: Jessica (Blake) Stoppel and Luke (Katie) Scarborough; five grandchildren: Elijah Scarborough, Daxton Scarborough, Colt Stoppel, Caiden Scarborough, and Chloe Stoppel; his sister, Kelly (Eric) Reddig; brother-in-law, Bill (Dulce) Miller; nieces and nephews: Kylie Reddig, Hunter Reddig, Johnny (Erica) Keener, Jaelyn Keener, Nathan (Megan) Keener, Evan Keener, and Kelton Wallace; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jeff is proceeded by death by his parents, Lonnie and Clyde Munk, and Tommy Scarborough.
A graveside memorial service for Jeff will be held at 6:00 PM, Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Gorham St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held from 1:00 – 5:00 PM, Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Gorham Senior Center in Gorham, Kansas. The family requests that you wear a Kansas City Chiefs, Harley Davidson, or Scarborough Strong t-shirt.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Liberty MD Direct Primary Care, Emporia, Kansas. Dr. Aaron Watters cared for Jeff during his cancer journey and was a true blessing to Jeff and his family. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.