John Scott

John Walter Scott, 85 of Hedrick Street, Newton died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Abernethy Laurels. Born March 25, 1926 in Greenville, PA, he was the son of the late Llowellyn A. Scott and Geraldine Muriel Eidens Scott. John kept the long standing tradition of the Scott men by working at the Greenville Steel Car Company. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had his commercial pilots? license and was part owner of a private plane in his youth. He and Louise married on June 3, 1952, ?the happiest day of his life.? They raised their family in South Florida and he retired after 35 years of service from the Miami Ironworkers Local 272. He was a long standing member and deacon at the First Baptist Church in Dania, Florida. He was the second of seven children and growing up during the depression left him with an appreciation for the simple and important things in life. So many lives have been touched by his loyalty, generosity, values and willingness to lend a hand, it would be impossible to list them all. He spent his latter days doing what he loved most. Loving Louise, gardening and teaching his dog Myrtle to dance. He was a husband, father and friend that exemplified the true meaning of being a Christian in everything that he did. May we remember the lessons he taught us and use them in our everyday lives. A daughter, Laurie K. and husband Patrick McGee of Conover; three sons, Sterling Owen of Wilton Manors, Florida, Alan Walter Scott of Gastonia and Bradley O?Brien Scott of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; two sisters, Joyce Scott Yoho of Glendale, AR.,and Barbara Scott Heathcote of Greenville, PA; a brother, Ralph Leroy Scott of Greenville, PA.; and five grand-children, Selena Barber and husband, John, Kelly Scott, Justin Scott, Meghan Scott and Brittany Lockard; two great grandchildren, Gianna and Rhylin and a daughter-in-law, Deborah Scott of Hollywood Florida survive him. In addition to his loving wife of 59 years, Hazel Louise Reed Scott; a son, Kevin Scott; and two brothers, Richard Scott and Donald Scott and a sister, Norma Scott Gamble preceded him in death. A funeral service will be 2:00PM Friday, March 30, 2012 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel in Newton. The Rev. Lawrence Bolick will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Scott family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton.