He was born in Bronson, Texas, the son of Robert William Scurlock (January 5, 1862–May 9, 1950) and Ella Octavia Clark (September 13, 1877–February 12, 1970). He had four siblings: Winona Scurlock (1902–1990), Willie Faye Scurlock (1907–1971), Juanita Clark Scurlock (1909–1985),1910 Sabine Co., TX, U.S. Federal Census, Precinct 6, May 2, Enumeration Dist. 133, Sheet 24 A, Page 140 A, Line 16, Will Scurlock; Line 17, Ella Scurlock; Line 19, Ettie [sic] C. Scurlock, Son, Male, White, 5, Single, TX, TX, TX, None. and Werter Chappell Scurlock (1911–1985).1920 Shelby Co., TX, U.S. Federal Census, Justice Precinct 5, Tenaha Town, February 2, Enumeration Dist. 192, Sheet 12 B, Page 187 B, Line 61. W.R. Skerluck [sic]; Line 62, Ella Skerluck [sic]; Line 64, Eddie [sic] C. Skerluck [sic], Son, Male, Whte, 14, Single, Y, Y, Y, TX, TX, TX, Y, None.
