Minister Jimmy Lee Scott, 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He was born on July 26, 1949 in Edison, GA to Mary Scott and the late Abram Scott. He was also preceded in death by one son, Mark McGinnis.

Jimmy spent many years committed to Social Justice and Ministry in the Greater High Point area. He was committed to his continued education and a presence in local radio and television. Jimmy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Thomasville, NC and had served on the ministerial staff.

He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Scott of High Point, NC; two sisters, Patricia Diggs of High Point, NC and Velda Scott of Jacksonville, FL; one son, Jimmy Scott, Jr. (Laura) of Phoenix, AZ; two daughters, Malika Roman Isler (Victor) of Winston-Salem, NC and Jamie Neicy Ratliff of Thomasville, NC; nine grandchildren; two nephews and nieces and a host of relatives and friends. A private memorial service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Phillips Funeral Service