Myron Scott Stringer of Signal Mountain, TN went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021. Born in Florence, AL, the son of Dr. Myron Stringer and Virginia Killian Stringer, he graduated from Auburn University, earning a degree in Industrial Management. He married Carolyn Griffin, also of Florence.
He bought Overhead Door Company of Chattanooga in 1988 and retired in 2001. Scott loved his church – Signal Mountain Presbyterian - being actively involved as a Stephen Minister, Grief Share Leader, Sunday School teacher and in Men’s Bible Study Group. For 20 years, he worked with Contact Ministry (telephone crisis helpline), serving as Chairman of the Board. For many years, he emailed daily devotionals to 100+, including Uganda and others.
His favorite travel was to Switzerland, Alaska and the Panama Canal.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Myron & Virginia Stringer, daughter Sharon Stringer Consoli. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Carolyn Stringer, son Myron Stringer, III, Son-in-law Robert (Amy) Consoli, grandchildren Lauren (Brian) Hickman, David (Suzie) Consoli, and Jonathan Consoli, two great granddaughters, Myles and Savannah Hickman.
Our deepest gratitude goes to Hospice of Chattanooga, Dr. Guy Fain and Comprehensive Care. We are very grateful for Kimberly Powell, Sitters on Site, for her loving help in the final hours.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the following charities: Bible in the Schools, PO Box 4228 Chattanooga, TN 37405-0228, Church of the First Born, 3418 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37409 , and Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd., Signal Mountain, TN 37377.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 11:00 AM, EST at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. Visitation for friends and family will follow after the service.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
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