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Sandy Scott Obituary
Sandy's passion in life and what he most thrived from was being around people and sharing his infectious personality with others. He proved this during his wrestling career by mingling with his fans and signing autographs. He was never to proud to take time to thanks his fans for their support. Sandy was quite a jokester and to this day, we will all remember how he entertained us. Sandy was a "salt of the earth" guy and a real "class act."
Sandy Scott was not only a wonderful husband, an amazing father, and incredible grandfather, but also a man of wisdom, strength, and courage. He was an elite athlete as well as a remarkable mentor. He pursued his dreams and was very successful. He was a man of simple pleasures. Most of all, he was a powerful fighter, not only in the ring, but with his tremendous battle with pancreatic cancer. His unprecedented legend will continue to carry on and his fight and tenacity will touch may others and their strength to battle cancer.
Sandy was inducted into the Low-country Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1998 in a ceremony at the former county hall, then known as the King Street Place, and into the NWA Legends Hall of Heroes in 2008 in Charlotte.
Sandy was also very proud to be a Mason with the Electric Lodge No. #495 in the Province of Ontario.
Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife, Sandra Scott; his daughter, Tracy Scott; and his grandson, Coleton Frye.
We would like to thank all of our family and friends for their continued support and prayers.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Westhampton Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Crockett officiating. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. from 2 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2010. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to We Care of Franklin County, P.O. Box 396, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or to The Dave Lamanca Golf Scholarship Inc., P.O. Box 1246, Salem, Va. 24153. [email protected]
Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.
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Gary Wright , Sr
March 11, 2018
After watching Sandy and brother George wrestle at The Starland Arena and Victory Statium. I often saw Sandy when he would make deliveries at Lewis Gale Hospital and I would bring Residents from Brandon Oaks. He was a kind man and I really loved seeing and taking to him. So sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathies to his daughter and grandson. Sincerely Gary R Wright Sr
Craig Robertson
June 29, 2010
Sandra I am so sorry for your loss. It seems like yesterday when he was playing football with us at Hampton Arms in Greenville. You both are very special to me. pls e-mail me at [email protected] Craig ROBERTSON
SUGAR XYLER
May 19, 2010
I REMEMBER MEETING SANDY IN SALISBURY AND HE WAS SO KIND TO ME, BEING SUCH A FLIRT.HE SEEMED LIKE A FUN GUY WHO LIKED TO TAKE CARE OF PEOPLE.
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the early years!good times!
April 18, 2010
Jennifer Lamanca
April 13, 2010
Sandra,
I just wanted to let you know you are still in my thoughts. As a result of a friend of mine passing away this week I came to realize you had an online Guest book for Sandy. I didn’t realize how much of an impact Sandy had on so many people. I know he is missed. Please know I am here if you need anything.
April 6, 2010
RIP Sandy, you will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Scott family.
April 1, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Sandy's family and friends. What a wonderful soul! God Bless you.
"B"
Michael Weddle
March 29, 2010
As I watched RAW tonight and watched Shawn Michaels retire from a 25 year career in wrestling......I have a great saddness come over me, oh I was sad Shawn was retiring but what I was really sad about the most was I wanted to reach for the phone and call someone that I called almost every week after something special happened on wrestling but remembered I couldn't :( that someone was my good friend "Sandy Scott", I really miss him at these times the most, but you need to know he didn't say I was one of his friends.......He would always call me "His Pal", before he hung up he would say 'Take care of yourself Pal"........Sandy R.I.P.
American Championship Wrestling
March 29, 2010
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
John Peppers
March 18, 2010
The Flying Scott now has his wings. Sandy just booked his biggest venue: Heaven.
Randy Elrod
March 18, 2010
My prayers & thoughts go out 2 the Scott family. Sandy was a 1 of the greatest wrestlers that i had the privelege 2 watch when i was growing up. He was a great influence on the sport. Sandy was a true pioneer in the Mid-Atlantic. I always loved his tag team matches with George & Nelson Royal. Sandy always put on a great show. God Bless U Sandy. May u rest in peace.
March 17, 2010
Sandra,
I know it has been along time but I just heard about the passing of your husband and am sorry about your loss. May God be with you and bless you.
Bonnie Allen
natalie lewis
March 16, 2010
In memory of Sandy Scott
Dick Bourne
March 16, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to Sandra and to all of Sandy’s family and friends. We all lost such a special person, and one of wrestling’s all time greats. As we stand and the bell sounds the ten count salute, we keep Sandra and her family in our prayers and honor the memory of Sandy Scott.
natalie lewis
March 16, 2010
to the scott family I am so very sorry for your loss. My best friend and I would watch you every saturday afternoon. You and your brother were the best. We will miss you so.
Bill / Sue Eadie
March 15, 2010
Sandy was a true professional and tribute to the wrestling business. I have all the respect in the world for him. He went out of his way to make sure each event he ran was tip top. Each event was run with perfection and respect for the talent involved. It was my pleasure and honor to have called him a friend and to have been around him during my career. He was always there to lend a helping hand or encouraging word.
My family and I will remember him and his family in this time of sorrow.
God bless.
March 15, 2010
My family and I are greatly sorrowed to hear about the passing of wrestling great Sandy Scott. I followed Sandy's career from Jim Crockett promotions to the nwa. His brother George was his tagteam partner and also were the Canadian tagteam champions. They were my favorite wrestlers. This was back in the day when Johnny Weaver, Paul Jones, Ronnie Garvin, Johnny Valentine, Minnesota recking crew, super destroyer,two ton Harris and many more wrestled at the star land arena.
I had the opportunity a few years ago to meet Sandy and Sandra Scott at a restaurant at a roanoke mall. And also his daughter Tracy at a later time. That particular meeting has made an lasting impression on my life. And also gave me a great deal of satisfaction in my personal life. Sandy will be truly missed by our family. Our prayers now are with Sandra, Tracy And Coleton to help guide them through this time of hardship.
I would just like to say, thank you Sandy for the inspiration that you gave me as a young child. Godspeed.
A truly devoted fan
R.W.K.
Roanoke, Virginia
Debbie Scott
March 15, 2010
He was a good man. Our family wishes we could of been at the memorial service. Rest in peace.
Love Drew,Debbie, Jordan and Emily Scott
Debbie Scott
March 15, 2010
He was a good man. I wish our family could of been at the memorial service. May he rest in peace.
Drew,Debbie,Jordan and Emily Scott.
Pat Bowles
March 15, 2010
Sandra, so sorry for your loss.I sure have missed you . My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tracy and Colton during this time.
Grace Alexander
March 15, 2010
Sandra, we all miss you here in the Centralized Fee Unit @ the VA. Our sincere condolences to you, your daughter and grandson. Take care and keep in touch.
Grace Alexander
Dreama Ayers
March 15, 2010
Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don Holbrook
March 15, 2010
Sandy was one of the true legends in wrestling and a fine man. I knew him from the time he spent living in Greenville while handling the South Carolina wrestling towns for Crockett. My condolences to his family.
Johnathan Holliday
March 15, 2010
If it wasn't for Sandy Scott, I would have never found my compass as a professional wrestler or as a business man. More than a pure genious inside the ring and in the office, Sandy was truly one of the great people God placed on this Earth. I'm still fighting the good fight, keep your television tuned in from up there in Hevan. Things are about to heat up down here.
SUE GREER
March 14, 2010
I WAS A GREAT FAN OF GEORGE AND SANDY SCOTT. I WAS AT WRESTLING VERY OFTEN AS A CHILD. I HAVE MEMORIES OF GEORGE AND SANDY. MY COUSIN AND I WOULD HOLD THEIR JACKETS WHILE THEY WRESTLED. THAT WAS WHEN WRESTLING WAS THE BEST. I BRAG ALL THE TIME WHEN I TALK ABOUT MY DAYS OF HOLDING THEIR JACKETS.
Tommy Boothe
March 14, 2010
It was an honor getting to know Mr. Scott during my time with A.C.W. My prayers are with his family. God bless you, Mr. Scott. The great ring in the sky just got better!
Lena Craig
March 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sandy was a marvelous man and I know that you all will miss him dearly. He is in Gods hands now and he is not suffering any more. He is pain free and is with his Heavenly Father. I loved to watch Sandy and his brother George when they would wrestle. They were a good team . Sandy will be missed by a lot of people. My sympathy goes out to you all.
Debbie Weddle
March 13, 2010
Sandra and Tracy and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandy was a fantastic man a true friend to all that knew him. I am so blessed to have known him and you all. I will miss our dinners at Golden Corral with Sandy. Golden Coral will never be the same.
Thank you Sandy for all the wonderful memories and you may be gone but never forgotten.
Until we meet again rest in peace.
Lots of Love,
Debbie Weddle
Scott Weddle
March 13, 2010
Gone but not forgotten
Today we lost a dear great friend,
for God has taken Sandy Scott to the promised land,
of nothing but happiness and golden streets,
man oh man what a miraculous feat,
he may have lost the battle but he won the war,
of everlasting life forever more,
I'm sure he's up there just flying around,
while we all mourn his loss here on the ground,
we may think we lost him on this very day,
but if it was up to me I think I would say,...
today is the day to remember a great guy,
who would never let a moment with great friends pass him by,
although i believe we all would love to see him once more,
walking that aisle to the ring on that arena floor,
so with that being said I'll have no fear.
because I know in my heart that he is still here,
and from this day forth when I step in that ring,
I'll remember those words of wisdom he'd sing,
" go out there and give those fans what they have paid for,
give it your all and i can ask nothing more."
- Scott Weddle-
Edna Thoreson
March 13, 2010
I saw Sandy wrestle many times in S.C. in the 60's and 70's. He will be missed.I'm sure Johnny, Nelson,Tex and Penny will welcome him into heaven. May your memories carry you thru this difficult time.
Mike Cline
March 13, 2010
My thoughts are with Sandy's family during this time of loss. I knew Sandy by way of the wrestling business, and he was an absolute gentleman. He shall be remembered for a long, long time, and that's a true measure of the way he affected some many lives.
ALLEN WARD
March 13, 2010
A LEGEND LOST, HEAVEN'S GAIN! GOD BLESS THE SCOTT FAMILY DURING THSI TIME.
Danny Miller
March 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Weddle
March 13, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Julie & David Hodges
March 13, 2010
To the Scott family, Sandy is agreat man I got to meet him at the ACW shows and I finally went up to him and we talked for awhile, he sure had some nice stories to tell. I am honored to have had an opportunity to meet him, I will cherish that moment for a live time. Thanks Sandy for everything!!
wesley dent
March 12, 2010
one of my fond memories of childhood was going to wrestling matches at wdbj and victory stadium. that was the good old days wrestlers like Sandy and George Scott, Johnny Weaver, Haystack Calhun any the many more greats of the past. It was a time when you didn't mind taking your kid to watch the matches. Oh for those days to return but alas decent wrestlers like Sandy are no more and he will be sorely miss by all who remember him. May God Bless and comfort the family left to cherish his memory.
Kristi Gerhart
March 12, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Peggy Lathan
March 12, 2010
To Sandra, Tracy and Colton - I am so sorry for your loss. Sandy was a great friend to me for many, many years and I will miss him a lot. He was so full of life, always smiling and so happy. That's the way I'll always remember him. You are all in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
March 12, 2010
It was my esteem pleasure to have worked with Sandy. He was always very considerate of his customers and never had an ill word towards anyone. He was the "gentle giant" that went out of his way to help others. I remember a delivery driver that ask me once "was that who I thought it was?" I ask him who did he think it was and he told me "Sandy Scott, my Dad took me to see the Scott brothers when I was a boy" I called Sandy over to meet him. Sandy shook his hand, they chatted awhile and I noticed the admiration on that man's face when he got to meet Sandy. I pray that his family will continue to be blessed and comforted.
Tom Webster, Roanoke, VA
BMS Direct, Inc
Teresa Frye
March 12, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family .
All will be in my prayers.
I only knew Sandy for a little while, he was truely a good man and very caring for his grandson..
helbert and cindy treadway
March 12, 2010
To the Scott family we are deeply sadden by your loss,but we know he is in a better place, it was great getting to talk to Sandy in the A.C.W.locker rooms,he could sure tell you some great pieces of wrestling history,,we all loved him and will miss him ,,we are praying for your family,,
Rodney
March 12, 2010
I watched Sandy wrestle every Saturday on TV and then met him at my job a few years ago. I really enjoyed talking with Sandy, hearing his stories, and getting to know him. He was one of the nicest men I ever met and I will miss him.
david wilson
March 12, 2010
my condolences for your familey i remember him at my matchs was a lot of fun from sgt exstream
Frances Crockett
March 12, 2010
Sandy Scott was a true gentleman and friend to me and my children. The world is a better place because of him I know my life is. To the wife and daughter he loved so much I offer my prayers and thoughts.
Rich Landrum
March 12, 2010
Sandy, you were a great guy to work with over the years and a great story teller. You will be missed by all who knew and worked with you. My heart felt condolences to Sandra and Tracy.
richard smith
March 12, 2010
When I lived in Beckley Wva. I could never get front row seats in Beckley or Bluefield, until I called Jim Crocket Promotions and talked to Sandy Scott. Sandy would have tickets help for me to buy when the NWA would come to the area. I will never forget him for that and what hes done in the wrestling world. My condolences to the family........Richard Smith..Beckley Wva now Charleston SC
CINDY MOORE
March 12, 2010
MY FAMILY AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. CINDY AND LITTLE MIJKAEL FROM THE WAFFLE HOUSE.
EDDIE LOCO
March 12, 2010
TO THE SOCTT FAMILY I EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES, IT WAS A REAL HONOR AND JOY TO KNOW SUCH AN AMAZING MAN, I ENJOYED BEING IN THE LOCKER ROOM WITH HIM AND HEARING ALL HIS STORIES. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED .
tim s
March 12, 2010
TO the family of mr.scott he touch ours lives every sat afternoon on tv.
TIM SIGMON
March 12, 2010
SANDY SCOTT WAS THE GREATEST GUY IN CROCKETT PROMOTIONS HE WILL BE MISSED LOVE TO WATCH HIM ON TV
March 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. What memories!
Bob and Jackie Caudle
stephanie allie
March 12, 2010
i did not know sandy personally, but he worked with my mom and she spoke very highly of him and always mentioned what a great man he was.i hope your family finds peace in knowing that he is no longer suffering and in pain. may God bless you and your family.
Dave Fields
March 12, 2010
Thank you sir. You gave your life to entertain us and you have given us many memories of years past .We are glad to have been a part of your life
GARY R. WRIGHT,Sr.
March 12, 2010
Being a true wrestling fan for years at the age of 10 and I am 58 yo now. I followed George and Sandy Scott for years when they preformed in Roanoke. Later in years i spoke with Sandy Scott @ Lewis Gale Cinlic and had several converstaions about his and Georges career. He was a such a gentleman and would always take a few minutes when I taked with him at the LG Clinic during his delieveries. i always thought Sandy was the one that carried the tag team for many years.. He will be sadly missed by his family and his many wrestling fans. I do send my deepest sympathy to George and Sandys family.
Sincerly:
Gary R. Wright, Sr.
Transportaion Supervisor
Brandon Oaks Retirement Community
david akers
March 11, 2010
to the family of sandy Scott
i'm sorry to hear of his passing i was a big fan of his back in the 60s and 70s he was always a joy to watch my god be with you at this difficult time
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