Life story

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Mr. Scott went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 20,2024 at his home. He was born December 28, 1918 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Jake and Bealah Scott.


Mr. Scott was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for 48 years and the oldest living member of the church. He had served as an usher for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Mr. Scott was the last living sibling of his family of 19 brothers and sisters. He was a regular at the McDonald’s Breakfast Club.


He is survived by his children, Louise Countryman of Columbus, Larry C. (Gail) Scott, Keith M. (Tina) Scott, John L. (Amanda) Scott all of Newark; daughters-in-laws, Martha Scott of Heath, Nancy Jackson of Media, PA, Debbie Brown of Newark; nephew, Chuck (Karrie) Weems of Media, PA, twenty-eight grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.


He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine on October 1, 1983; sons, Preston Scott, Jr., Andrew Scott and Melvin Jackson.


Calling hours will be observed two hours prior to the services on Monday December 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 3565 9th Avenue Sacramento, California 95817."