Jerry D. Scott

Surrounded by his family, Jerry Dennis Scott, age 72, of Taylorsville, GA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Lubbock, Texas. Jerry, a life-long resident of Taylorsville, was born March 5, 1946.

He was preceded by his mother, Annie Maxwell Scott and his father Archie Rena Scott, grandparents Wofford and Jenny Scott, a friend and brother in law James Glynn Robinson and many other very close friends and relatives.

Jerry, a very loving and devoted husband, precious daddy, cherished "pop", treasured brother, uncle and friend is survived by his high school sweet heart and wife of 54 years, Rose L. Scott, a daughter Denise Nunley (Steve) of Taylorsville, a son, Glen Scott (Shannon Beck, Kami and Melinda) of Wheeler, Texas; four grandchildren: Adam (Rhonda) Scott, Shane (Kayla) Scott of Wheeler, Texas, Ethan Staples and Erin Staples of Taylorsville; three great grandchildren: Braxton, Khloe and Cassidy Scott of Wheeler, Texas. He is also survived by one sister, Jo Robinson, one brother, Melvin Scott (Betty Sue) both of Taylorsville, as well as, many very special nieces and nephews, including his favorite fishing buddy, Allen Scott. He is also survived by several extended family members including Diane Roberts, Scott Staples, Justin, Andrea, Davis, Reece and Jax Nunley.

Jerry was retired from Union Carbide with 33 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, but above all, he loved and adored his family.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Harris officiating and eulogies given by his family. Interment will follow in the Taylorsville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include grandsons: Adam Scott, Shane Scott and Ethan Staples and friends Lamar "Turkey" Cantrell, Larry Garrison and Joe Harris. Steve "Red" Osborne will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 9 pm at the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.