Jeremiah “Jerry”‘s Obituary Jeremiah “Jerry” H. Scott, age 92, went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 20, 2019 in Sarasota, FL. surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 29, 1926 in Mulberry, FL.
He moved to Arcadia when he was seven years old and was raised at the Florida Baptist Children’s home, a place he held dear. Jerry, “Mr. Scott,” as everyone knew him, was as a Godly man who loved the Lord and adored his family, especially his loving wife of 71 years, Gerry. He was extremely proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Arcadia for over 85 years. He loved gospel music and singing in the church choir and was a member of the Peace River Valley Quartet. Mr. Scott loved nothing more than being on the side-line of Clemson football as he cheered on his son and grandson.
He also enjoyed fishing and turkey hunting with his children and grandchildren. After high school, he joined the US Navy and gave service to our Great Nation. He retired from the US Postal Service with over 40 years of service.
Mr. Scott was a fixture in the Arcadia community. He loved his Lord and never missed an opportunity to witness to others even til the very end. Mr. Scott was loved to all who knew him as he always had a silly song in his heart and a shuffle in his step.
And he was always glad you “got to see him”. He was, simply, in his playful, joyful and endearing words, “The Best”. He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine F. Scott of Arcadia, FL; his four children, daughters Traci (Jerry) Newlin of Arcadia, FL and Christi (Donnie) Rife of Rotonda West, FL; sons Matthew W. (Emma Lee) Scott of Wauchula, FL.
and Harvey “Brad” (Daryle) Scott of Clemson, SC; one brother Charles Arnold (Marlowe) Scott of Rollo, MO. , eleven grandchildren, Terri (Mike) Peck of Las Vegas, NV, Randa Kellogg of Arcadia, FL, Matt Mason of Houston, TX, Louis (Yvette) Kinchen, Jr. of Mandeville, LA, Jamie Newlin of Fort Myers, FL, Jeff (Sara) Scott of Clemson, SC, John (Kirsten) Scott of Seattle, WA, Dena (Jerry) Patterson of Wauchula, FL, Jay (Jenna) Ryals of Fort Ogden, FL, Houston (Kayla) Ryals of Fort Ogden, FL, Ryan Witmer of Rotonda West, FL, and seventeen great grandchildren; Madi, Gavin, Hunter, Jace, Jett, Matthew, Jaden, Drew, Rhys, Veta, Tripp, River, Allison, Emory, Phoebe, Gracie, Holler, Savannah. A visitation of family and friends will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 10:00am until 11:00am at the First Baptist Church of Arcadia, 1006 N Brevard Ave.
, Arcadia Funeral Services will follow the gathering at 11:00am at the church with Mr. Doyle E. Carlton III officiating. Burial will be at Joshua Creek Cemetery, Arcadia. Online condolences can be made at pongerkaysgrady.com.
Donations would be appreciated in his honor to Florida Baptist Children Home www. fbchomes.org Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.
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