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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Jerry Scantling
2008
Jerry L. Scantling served the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years. Jerry also served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Heart attack
What Happened
Captain Jerry Scantling died as the result of a heart attack and stroke suffered during a mandatory annual physical fitness exam at the Coastal Plains Raceway.
Immediately following the test he began to have trouble breathing. He went home where his condition worsened. He was transported to a local hospital and then to Pitt Memorial Hospital where he remained until passing away two days later.
Captain Scantling was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Onslow County Sheriff's Office for 20 years.
Immediately following the test he began to have trouble breathing. He went home where his condition worsened. He was transported to a local hospital and then to Pitt Memorial Hospital where he remained until passing away two days later.
Captain Scantling was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Onslow County Sheriff's Office for 20 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three children, and four grandchildren.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1973 – 1975
U.S. Marine Corps
1981 – 1985
U.S. Army
Also Served
Onslow County Sheriff's Office
Captain
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