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age 78, passed away on November 15, 2016 at Jefferson Place. He was the son of George Leo and Margaret Scully of Lowell, MA. George was born in Lowell, MA. but adopted Kentucky as his home for the past 61 years.
George graduated from Murray State University and received his Master's Degree in Education from Western Kentucky University. He was a teacher, football and baseball coach in the Jefferson County Public Schools for 31 years. He touched the lives of many young people and always loved helping others. He loved teaching and collecting historical biographies and traveling with his wife, Ruth Ann.
George was an avid sports fan and always loved working in his beloved yard. He was a long time member of the Downtown YMCA and loved playing handball with a small but very dedicated group of handball players.
George is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann, and they celebrated 45 years of marriage in June. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Patsy Henlein of Louisville; brother-in-law, Dr. Joseph Cheatham (Mary) of Columbia, S.C.; nieces; Susan Haynes (Robert) of Potomac, MD, Elizabeth Henlein-Heisler (Josh) of San Francisco, CA and Emily Henlein-Lakeman (Michael) of Seattle, WA, grand-nieces and nephews, Joe Haynes, Kathryn Haynes, Oliva Lakeman and Fiona Lakeman.
Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday November 19, 2016 at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday. Private burial will be held in the Bardstown (KY) Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the ALO of the Louisville Orchestra, 323 W. Broadway, Louisville KY 40202 or Hosparus of Louisville.
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March 8, 2019
George (Snookie) Scully was my first cousin by marriage. We spent many summers together in New York City, Lowell and Salisbury Beach. He was an exceptional person from the very beginning. He will live fondly on in my memory till my last moments.
November 29, 2016
I knew him from Durrett High School. He was good to me and my friends. We learned alot from him. Best wishes and prayers .
JoAnn Couch Edwards
Robert Walker
November 18, 2016
Dear Ruth,
We are currently in Venice, will be in touch when we get back to Louisville.
Sorry to hear of George's passing.
Bob Walker
Jan Martin
November 17, 2016
I was at Eastern High School with George for several years and became very fond of him. We had many conversations.....such a nice and funny guy! RIP George!
Harold Dunn
November 17, 2016
Sorry for lost of Mr Scully to the family. I had the privilege of meeting Mr Scully At Durrett. I had him as a teacher and as a coach. He was outstanding as a person.
Jeannine Goff-Dezarn
November 17, 2016
Mrs Scully,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many wonderful memories of Mr. Scully throughout high school years at Durrett. He was always catching us on our return from McDonald's on lunch break. He would shake his head and tell us to get back to class. Since our years in school are what molds us into who we are today, I would like to Thank You for sharing him with us. I've read so many comments on the DHS page of their love of Mr Scully. He made a positive light in each of us. Know that he had a huge impact on a lot of lives during his tenure at Durrett.
God Speed George Scully.
Harriet Wearren
November 16, 2016
Dear Ruth Ann,
Just learned of George's graduation into heaven! Bill Wearren was so glad to be reunited with him!!! I am picturing his sweet face and ready smile!! So sorry, Wade and I are out of town, but you are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Our love,
Harriet and Wade Wearren
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