Joseph Scott Sr., known affectionately by family and friends as “Buddy,” passed away on November 25th, 2020 at the age of 83. He was a longtime active member of Marsh Road Baptist Church, an avid hunter and fisherman, and a passionate coin and gun collector. He enjoyed a long career as a heavy equipment operator and happily performed jobs for family, friends, and neighbors long after retirement. Buddy leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years, Edna Scott; children Joseph Scott Jr., Kathy Scott, Raymond Scott, and Deborah Scott; grandchildren Joseph Scott III, Brianna Snellings, Bobby Scott, Katina Scott, and Samantha Scott; and siblings James Scott, Edward Scott, Judith Taylor, and Carol Callahan.
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Calling all WSHS Class of 1975 graduates! Our class has planned our 50-Year Class Reunion to be held September 26-28, 2025 in Woodbridge, Virginia. Reunion details and registration information are available to be sent to you.
To find out more, please email our reunion committee at [email protected]
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