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Obituary For John Scott
The Governor of South Carolina advises to limit public gatherings to 50 guests or less to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC carefully considered this recommendation and ask that additional guest please participate via live-streaming if it is authorized by the family.
A Private Funeral Service for Mr. John V. Scott will be conducted 1:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Central Baptist Church, 1402 Pocket Rd., Florence, SC. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Mr. John V. Scott known as “Jay” was born on April 30, 1938 in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late Wilken Scott, Sr. and Annie Scott. He died Saturday, June 6, 2020.
He worked at Gold Cooperage Industrial, where he maintained and concealed steel drums. Jay was employed there for over 35 years. He later gained employment at Mountainside Hospital located in Mont Claire, New Jersey and retired as a Custodial Technician.
On August 20, 1957, Jay married the late Sarah J. Scott and to this union two children were born, Danny J. (Beverly) Scott and Brenda L. Scott (Wesley) Porch.
Jay and Sarah had relocated back home to South Carolina, where they both joined Central Baptist Church, under leadership of Reverend Dr. Waymon Mumford and served in many capacities.
Survivors include two children, Danny J. (Beverly) Scott and Brenda L. Scott (Wesley) Porch; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; six siblings, Annie Mae McClary, Pearlene Chandler, Daisy Bell Cunningham, Learlese Scott, Evelyn Scott, and Joe Scott; and a host of nephews; nieces; cousins; other relatives; and many friends.
Please keep the family of John V. Scott in your thoughts and prayers.
Guest Book
Brenda and Danny, We thank God for the technology which made it possible to view and hear the home going service for your Dad. These situations are always difficult, however Jay's legacy is secure.He was an absolute believer in our Lord and Savior. I loved and respected this great family man, who helped me mature by virtue of exhibiting integrity. His soft but penetrating words of wisdom will reside in our hearts forever. We will continue to for you and the entire family. Everett and Carolyn Scott
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Uncle J thanks for your love & wonderful heart Love Vscott
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Bremda,Danny my deepest sympathy.Uncle J a man with such memory always a pleasure to talk with and be around here will truly be missed physically but in our hearts he will never be forgotten. God Bless. Love,Letha
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RIP Uncle J. You will really be missed. You were my closest uncle, almost a second father after my father passed. I will always love and miss you. Melissa & family
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Jay this is your sister Daisy. I'm going to miss you very much. We talk mostly every Sunday night for an hour. About all different things, some of them I can't remember, but you had a great memory and I will miss that. Love you so much. Your sister Daisy.
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Love you Uncle J! Praying for the Scott/Porch Family! Alyce Muhammad
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Uncle J. We will always cherish the many trips that you made with your sisters down to Florida over the past few years and the many phone calls that put a smile on our dad's face. You will always be in our hearts. Our love and prayers goes out to Brenda and Danny. The Family of Juanita & Wilken Scott Jr
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Our dearest condolences to Brenda & Danny and our entire family. May the God of all comfort divinely comfort you. With our heartfelt prayers: Pearlie Mae Scott & the Scott Family We will miss you at the Family Reunion.
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Our dearest condolences to Brenda & Danny and our entire family. May the God of all comfort divinely comfort you. With our heartfelt prayers: Pearlie Mae Scott & the Scott Family We will miss you at the Family Reunion.
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PaPa I will miss taking your money playing pitty pat. Thanks for treating me as your granddaughter.You will forever be missed.
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Rest in peace Pop Pop, I miss you a lot , as well as playing cards with you . I hope you continue to play cards with Grandma Sarah . I miss you and love you - Brielle
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Miss you pop,Even though you're no here physically you're still with us in spirit Rest In Peace Pop Pop love you
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Delores Cooper
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Uncle Jay I love you so much. You will truly be missed. To Danny and Brenda and the rest of the family I offer my deepest condolences. God bless you and I love you.
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TO MOTHER PEARLINE CHANDLER AND THE ENTIRE SCOTT FAMILY: Please accept My Deepest Condolences on the passing of your Love One. Prayers for your Peace and Comfort during this time and the days to come are continued. Much Love To All, Sister Bettye Robinson-Scudder
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Uncle J will truly be missed and love forever keeping family in prayers and thoughts may God comfort you doing these times LOVE YOU Janice Robinson & Family
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Daddy you will be greatly missed.Danny and I will miss the birthday calls and calls for other occassions or just to check on us. When we called you would answer the phone with excitement,it always put a smile on my face.The conversations you and Danny would have are now memories but SPECIAL memories. You were the best father in law ever. Although I felt and you treated me more like a daughter. One thing for sure,you didnt mind taking ppl money playing pitty pat. Our heart breaks,but you are with Mama Sarah now. We love and miss you both. Danny says he loss a great father and great man(tears). Love your son & daughter in law Danny & Beverly Scott
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Uncle J such an amazing uncle. I remember when I was a little girl staying with you during the summer. You and Sarah made your home our home. Thank you so much for all you've given us. Love Sandra
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I will miss hearing you say "ya see", and playing cards with you. You will always be my pop. you're gone but will never be forgotten. Rest easy, I will look after Brenda for you. God give my family the strength to get through this. Love always Sharon
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To my Father in law who was one hell of a man I thank you for allowing me to become a part of your family. You have taught me much on how to love and provide for your daughter. I am surely going to miss you for we had some great times together now that you went home with Mother things will never be the same without you here.love your Son in law Wesley
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Thanks, Uncle Jay for my birthday shout out! , We love you and will miss you. Benny & Inez2
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To my Daddy my hero I miss you so so much my heart is totally my life will never be the same you and Mommy are both gone may God give me the strength and comfort to live on forever your Sula Angel you and Mommy save a seat for me.
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Uncle J. You were always kind and loving. May you rest in peace. To Danny and Brenda I pray for peace and strength. My condolences to you all. Love Tina James.
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Rest in peace Patricia & Family We will miss you dearly. Prayers goes out to the Family !
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We will truly miss you, uncle Jay. rest in Peace. Your sister Daisy you guys were so closed. Love for ever Peace !
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Thinking of you all!! Cassandra Paul & Family
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I will miss his smile and seeing him in church. He was always nice to me and my girls. He was funny too. My condolences to the family. Angela Galloway
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I will miss his smile and seeing him in church. He was always nice to me and my girls. He was funny too. Just a nice man. My condolences to the family.
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I feel bad that pop pop had to leave us but I know it's part of life, even though it's still sad. Now he is with grandma. This is for Nanny and Pop Pop, I want to say that no matter where Pop pop is it doesn't matter because he will always be with us in the top and the bottom of our hearts. Love Shamill Jr. The Best Great Grandson of all of them lol
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Uncle J taught me great life lessons and was always encouraging. Mattie
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Uncle J.always on the up beat. Chris Scott
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R.I.H Pop. You will truly be missed. I will miss the fun times we had while visiting from hearing you yell "lil Willy" or "pitty" when we play cards and watching those old movies with you while you laugh the whole way through lol. Love Toya
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Blessings to the Scott-Porch family. Mr Scott was a very nice neighbor. He was a kind person Rev. Jeannette' Cooper
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Wayne Scott
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While serving in the Navy I made visit to see Uncle J.Always had a wonderful time.Love you, bless you.
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Papa you will be missed I will no longer have anyone to call me slim I'm glad I got to hear your voice before God granted you your two special White wings love you Papa Theresa
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Uncle J. You were a really good Uncle. Loving and kind. You truly be missed. I love you.
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RIP Uncle J. I will miss you dearly. My heart goes out to my cousins Brenda and Danny during this time. Love Always Mattie
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Prayers and hugs! McLaurin Family; NC
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