Harry Scott

Harry J. Scott LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. Harry J. Scott, 81, formerly of Marion, VA., passed from this life on Aug. 26, 2010, at Bay Pines VA Medical Center, FLA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Nell Scott; and his only brother, Paul Jr. He is survived by his wife, Gail K. Scott; three children, Jeff (Anne) Scott of Scottsville, Va., and Amy (Leon) Hassenpflug and David Scott, both of Lynchburg, Va.;two granddaughters, Rachel Hassenpflug of Norfolk, Va., and Maddy Hassenpflug of Lynchburg; and special friends, John and Joy Jones of North Fort Myers, Fla., and Shalbea Colby of Lehigh Acres. Mr. Scott served his country in both the U.S. Army and Air Force during World War II and Korea where he fought in the battle of the Chosin Reservoir. He was a member of the Chosin Few Association, VFW Post 4667 in Marion. He was a long time member of the Marion Baptist Church and, more recently, the First Baptist Church of Lehigh Acres. He was well-known for his craftsmanship in both woodworking and silver jewelry. Graveside services with full military honors will be on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. The family encourages your support for the Wounded Warrior Project and for Fisher House, Bay Pines VAMC. Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, (352) 686-6649.