Obituary of James Scott
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James "Jimmy" Vance Scott, 93 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Elks National Home in Bedford, VA. He was born on March 28, 1919 in Fayetteville, NC, a son of the late Jerry and Elizabeth Draughon Scott. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Scott and a son, Charles Vance Scott . He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he was member of the Calvin Sunday School Class. He loved his church and was dedicated to his family and friends. He was also a loving husband and caring father. He was a member of the Knights of Phythias, where he served as Grand Chancellar Knights of Pythias Lodge of North Carolina. He received the Knights of the Golden Spur award and the Governor's award. He was the 100th Grand Chancellar of Grand Lodge of North Carolina from 1971- 72 and a D. O. K. K. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He served on the board of elections for the County and also received the Cross Military Service medal for the United Daughters of the Confederacy. He was a member of the Elks National Lodge, a member of the Pythias Cumberland fishing lodge. He loved fishing with all his friends. He will be remembered as a gentleman who was kind, dependable and honest. Jimmy was active in the automobile business for many years. He is survived by a daughter, Ann S. Cook and husband, Keith of Bedford, VA; a grandson, Brian K. Cook and his wife, Ginger and granddaughter, Lauren of Roanoke, VA; two sisters, Katherine Baird of Lumberton, NC and Ann Tolar of Goldsboro, NC and many great nieces and nephews. A service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville, NC on Friday, March 29 with visitation at 1 PM in the parlor and funeral to follow in the chapel at 2 PM with John Coker, Jr., officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Cross Creek Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, VA 540-586-3304
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