John Albert Scott, Jr.

John Albert Scott, Jr., 82, passed away late Tuesday night, March 29, 2011 at Brian Center in Eden. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, April 1, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Mr. Scott was born January 24, 1929 in Patrick County, VA, son of the late John Albert and Cora Chaney Scott. He was a member of King Memorial Baptist Church and a retiree of Ridgeway Clocks in Ridgeway, VA. Surviving is his daughter, Lynn Hill and her husband, Pete Corum of Concord, NC; son, James Scott and wife, Elaine of Havana, FL; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Curtis Scott; sisters, Katherine Morrison, Hazel Hopkins, and Pam Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four children. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his brother, Curtis Scott at 11829 Hwy 87 in Eden. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com