Willie " Barefoot" Joe Scott, Sr., of Brunswick, Ga., passed away Monday, May 27, 2018 at Carl Vinson Medical Center in Dublin, Ga. A native of Hazlehurst, Georgia , he had been a resident of Brunswick, Georgia for over 60 years. Born December 12, 1945, Mr. Scott was the son of the late Flemming Otis Scott and the late Betty Shrouder Scott. Mr. Scott is a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam conflict. He was employed by Yancey Caterpillar as a welder by trade for thirteen years, retiring from welding after many years, He attended Bay Harbor Church of God.
Mr. Scott enjoyed spending quality time with his family. He enjoyed building race cars and was a avid race car fan . He leaves behind many fond memories that will be cherished by all.
In addition to Mr. Scott's parents he is preceded in death by his wife Frances Ellen Gordy Scott.
Survivors include his two sons Willie Joe Scott, JR and James Scott both of Brunswick, GA; two daughters Sherri Walker of Savannah, GA and Melissa Newbern of Brunswick, GA; Sister - in - law Norma Williams (Richard) of Brunswick, GA; Brother - in - law Charles Gordy (Kathy) of Brunswick, GA; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Mr. Scott is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Friends are invited to a visitation with the Scott family from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Thursday the 30th of May 2019 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
A funeral service is to be conducted 2:00 PM Friday the 31st of May 2019 at Bay Harbour Church of God where Dr. John P. Harris is to officiate. Burial will follow with a funeral cortege to Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery where Mr. Scott will be laid to rest.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Chris Smith, Ernie Langford, James Burgess, Joe Brown, Dayton Austin, and Jamie Gordy.
Honorary pallbearers are Richard “Tic” Finney and Kenneth Austin.
Family request memorial contributions made to Bay Harbour Church of God Care of Second Harvest Food Distribution.
.Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick. www.edomillerandsons.com
