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Thomas McDonald "Tim" Scott

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Thomas Scott Obituary

SCOTT Thomas "Tim" McDonald Scott, Ret. Cmdr., 87, of Gainesville, FL passed away Friday February 18, 2011 in Gainesville. Born in Lansing, Michigan, he proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He graduated from the University of Florida with a M.A.E., was then a professor of physical education with UF, and retired after 39 years of teaching. He was a huge golfer (having taught some big name professional golfers), loved handball, and was a voracious reader. He was an active member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Ellenson; daughters Barbara Scott Johnson of Jacksonville and Debbie Scott of Gainesville; step-daughter Donna Ellenson Mikulski; step-son Mark Ellenson; grandchildren Leigh, Kelly, and Brooks; and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Dolly; his parents John O. and Agnes Scott; and his brother John B. Scott. Funeral services will be held Thursday February 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 Northeast 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. Interment will follow in Forest Meadows Central. ARRANGEMENTS UNDER THE CARE OF MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 311 S. MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601. 352-376-5361

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Feb. 22, 2011.

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March 29, 2011

We loved our times with him and Jeanne. We will miss him.
Barbara & Frank Wilson
Marietta Ga

February 23, 2011

We at CVS Westgate are very sorry for your loss Ms. Jeanne, Tom was such a joy when he came into the pharmacy and he will be missed. If there is anything we can do for you just ask, God Bless,
Bonnie,(Pharmacy Tech at CVS Westgate)

Vicki Scott

February 22, 2011

Barbara,
I want you to know that I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I am so sorry about your Daddy. I know you love him very much, and that he was very proud of you. Take comfort is the good memories.

Jeannie Perry

February 22, 2011

My thanks to Mr. Scott for giving time to our military.

CMDR Alan Moore

February 22, 2011

TIM was a great teacher & officer of the US Coast Guard;as well as my neighbor & teaching colleauge at UF for over 37 years> I shall miss his humor and smile. Prayers and wishes to the family !!

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