William Scott

William "Bill" Raymond Scott, 92, formerly of Spartanburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Wilmoth and Mary Snyder, in Martinez, GA. Born November 8, 1917, in Erie, IL, he was the son of the late Earl Leroy and Sylvia Gillet Scott and was preceded in death in 1986 by his first wife, Nita Nell Turner Scott. He is survived by his second wife, June Cannington Pace Scott. During their marriage they lived in Spartanburg, Green Cove Springs, FL, Orange Park, FL, and Chattanooga, TN. He attended Augustana College in Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1941 with a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree. In 1967 he earned a Master of Arts degree from Furman University in Greenville, SC, and taught math at Boiling Springs High School from 1967-1969. Bill was founder and co-owner with his brother-in-law, the late Ben Jackson, of Scott-Jackson Kitchens on West Main Street in Spartanburg from 1953 until 1980. He was a past member of the Civitan Club of Spartanburg, a founding member of the Palmetto Archery Club and the South Carolina Archery Association, and a devoted member of the Loyalty Sunday School Class at Bethel United Methodist Church. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his military service as Tech Sergeant in the 104th (Timberwolf) Division in World War II. Bill was an artist and gained recognition in several states for his work. Surviving in addition to his wife is his brother, Robert Gillet Scott (wife Barbara) of Milan, IL; twin daughters, Mary Scott Snyder (husband Wilmoth) of Martinez, GA, and Sylvia Scott Quandt (husband Dr. Fred Quandt) of Ormand Beach, FL; stepdaughter, Jan Rycroft Shockley (husband Richard) of Soddy-Daisy, TN; three grandchildren, Ryan Quandt of Oak Park, IL, Dr. Nellie Esther Lovelace of Greenville, SC, and Rachel Quandt Meehan (husband Dan) of Chicago, IL; two step-grandchildren, Branch Rycroft and Debra Rycroft; four step-great-grandchildren, David Howard, Scott Howard, Wren Garrett, and Lauren Cannington; five nephews; two great-nieces; and four great-nephews. He was predeceased by his brother in 2005, Richard E. Scott (wife Marjorie) of Naples, FL. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens conducted by the Rev. David B. Smith and the Rev. Dr. Charles A. Graves. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside. Pallbearers will be Wilmoth Snyder, Dr. Fred Quandt, Richard Shockley, Ryan Quandt, David Howard, and Scott Howard. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 245 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel Remembering Bill Scott We are thankful to God for the legacy of love and good humor that Daddy/Bill left us. When we think of Daddy/Bill, we will remember that he was - *Truthful. Never told a lie. Even when a little "white" lie would have been easier. Never deceitful. *Loyal - took care of Nita with Lou Gehrig's disease for 8 years. *Intelligent - figured out all about the ventilator that she was on and how to keep it working. *Optimistic - no matter how bad the situation - as June once said, "he knew how to make lemonade out of lemons" *Encouraging and affectionate. He said, "I love you" often. As one grandchild said, he never seemed in a bad mood. He was always glad to be with you and liked your hugs. He was playful. *An avid reader. He liked westerns - where the good guys won over evil. *Fond of the Book of Ephesians in the Bible because he said it told you how to live the Christian life. One of the verses he liked was: 2:4-5. "But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved." *Tolerant - He was not judgmental. *Energized - As one grandchild said, "He was excited to start the day!" Another said, "he lived life with GUSTO! "HUBBA-HUBBA-HUBBA!" *Patriotic - He said he was proud to be an American. He said he was glad that he was able to serve in WWII. He never talked about it much until the last two years. It really pleased him though to finally receive the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award. *Generally, happy - he would often sing in the shower or go through the house singing or humming (Sometimes LOUD!) In fact, the last several days he had singing "Are ye able?" said the Master. *Trustworthy - You could count on him to keep his word. You could count on him to be punctual too. *Artistic - He had an eye for color and design and he loved to paint. He loved colorful flowers. *A good conversationalist - He liked to hear what the other person had to say. He said you could always get someone to talk if you asked them where they were from. *Strong: in wit, in humor, in ingenuity, in loving, in stamina-in many ways. *A provider and protector - He gave his family TIME. He listened and he played. He played games - children's games, adult games, he danced, he played sports. He was always there to help his children, his grandchildren, or his great-grandchildren. We were all blessed. *Not perfect - but, as June said this week, he was a good man. We loved him. We celebrate his life with gratitude and appreciation for who he was and for the memories we have of him, the life lessons that he left behind. P.S. *He really, really loved to eat "poppy-corn"!!!!!! To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William R. Scott please visit our Sympathy Store.