George Crawford Scott Sr 12 FEB 1897 - 24 APR 1977 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Scott Obituary George C. Scott Jr. BOYKINS - George Crawford Scott Jr., 80, passed away with his family by his side April 24, 2008. A longtime resident of Southampton County, he was a son of the late George Crawford and Lorena Beale Scott. He was a former member of the U.S. Coast Guard and was longtime owner of the former Phillips 66 Service Station and Scott's Mini Mart in Boykins. He was the Worshipful Master of Masonic Lodge No. 287 AF&FM, a member of Boykins Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Franklin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and an honorary member of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Boykins Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Erma Newsome Scott; a daughter, Lou Ann Scott Vann and husband Jimmy of Franklin; a son, Dr. George C. Scott III and wife Bolling of Midlothian; a sister, Sarah Dunlow of Plant City, Fla.; three brothers, Claude, "LL," and Jack Scott, all of Emporia; and four grandchildren, Anne Randolph Scott, Ford Scott IV, Byrum Vann and Emily Vann. He was predeceased by two sisters, Shirley Dillard and Edith Osborn and his beloved dog, Tip. A graveside funeral with Masonic rites will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Beechwood Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence and suggests memorials be made to the Boykins Masonic Lodge No. 287, c/o T.R. Griffin, 32287 East St., Boykins or Boykins Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 347, Boykins, VA 23827. Wright Funeral Home, Boykins, is assisting the family. Norfolk, Virginia Virginian-Pilot Apr. 25, 2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 12 FEB 1897 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 24 APR 1977 - Courtland, Southampton County, Virgina, USA] ## Narrative summary of the obituary George Crawford Scott Sr, born 12 Feb 1897 in Southampton County, Virginia, died 24 Apr 1977 in Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia. ## Narrative summary of funeral services A graveside funeral with Masonic rites was held at Beechwood Cemetery on 24 Apr 1977. ## Transcript George Crawford Scott Sr 12 February 1897 – 24 April 1977 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Scott Obituary George C. Scott Jr. BOYKINS – George Crawford Scott Jr., 80, passed away with his family by his side 24 April 2008. A longtime resident of Southampton County, he was a son of the late George Crawford and Lorena Beale Scott. He was a former member of the U.S. Coast Guard and was longtime owner of the former Phillips 66 Service Station and Scott's Mini Mart in Boykins. He was the Worshipful Master of Masonic Lodge No. 287 AF&FM, a member of Boykins Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Franklin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and an honorary member of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Boykins Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Erma Newsome Scott; a daughter, Lou Ann Scott Vann and husband Jimmy of Franklin; a son, Dr. George C. Scott III and wife Bolling of Midlothian; a sister, Sarah Dunlow of Plant City, Fla.; three brothers, Claude, "LL," and Jack Scott, all of Emporia; and four grandchildren, Anne Randolph Scott, Ford Scott IV, Byrum Vann and Emily Vann. He was predeceased by two sisters, Shirley Dillard and Edith Osborn and his beloved dog, Tip. A graveside funeral with Masonic rites will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Beechwood Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence and suggests memorials be made to the Boykins Masonic Lodge No. 287, c/o T.R. Griffin, 32287 East St., Boykins or Boykins Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 347, Boykins, VA 23827. Wright Funeral Home, Boykins, is assisting the family. Norfolk, Virginia Virginian-Pilot 25 April 2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 12 February 1897 – Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 24 April 1977 – Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | George Crawford Scott Sr | |-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 80 years | | Birth | 12 February 1897; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 24 April 1977; Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------| | George Crawford Scott Sr | Decedent | | George Crawford Scott Jr | Son | Boykins | | Lorena Beale Scott | Mother (deceased) | | George Crawford Scott | Father (deceased) | | Erma Newsome Scott | Daughter-in-law (wife of Jr.) | | Lou Ann Scott Vann | Granddaughter (daughter of Jr.) | Franklin | | Jimmy Vann | Grandson-in-law (husband of Lou Ann) | Franklin | | Dr. George C. Scott III | Grandson (son of Jr.) | Midlothian | | Bolling Scott | Granddaughter-in-law (wife of III) | Midlothian | | Sarah Dunlow | Granddaughter (sister of Jr.) | Plant City, Florida | | Claude Scott | Grandson (brother of Jr.) | Emporia | | LL Scott | Grandson (brother of Jr.) | Emporia | | Jack Scott | Grandson (brother of Jr.) | Emporia | | Anne Randolph Scott | Great-grandchild (grandchild of Jr.) | | Ford Scott IV | Great-grandchild (grandchild of Jr.) | | Byrum Vann | Great-grandchild (grandchild of Jr.) | | Emily Vann | Great-grandchild (grandchild of Jr.) | | Shirley Dillard | Granddaughter (sister of Jr., deceased) | | Edith Osborn | Granddaughter (sister of Jr., deceased) | | Tip | Beloved dog (deceased) | ## Publication Details | Publication | Location | Date | |-----------------------|-------------------|---------------| | Virginian-Pilot | Norfolk, Virginia | 25 April 2008 | ## Other Relevant Information A graveside funeral with Masonic rites was conducted at Beechwood Cemetery. Memorials were suggested to Boykins Masonic Lodge No. 287 or Boykins Volunteer Fire Department. Wright Funeral Home, Boykins, assisted the family.