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Carl Scott Obituary

Carl Holt Scott, 76, of Waverly, passed away on Nov. 5, 2013, with his family by his side. He was born on Oct. 9, 1937, in Surry County, to Ryland Ambrose Scott and Hilda Holt Scott. After his retirement from farming, he was proud to work as a logger with his son and grandson. He loved to garden and spend time with his children, grandchildren, and great-

grandchildren.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Irene Peffer Scott; devoted friend Jeanette Jones Cornett; and his sister, Gay Scott.

He is survived by: his children, Chris Scott (Cindy), Kevin Scott (Gladys), Kathy Torrence (David), and Lorraine Ford; his siblings, Louise Parham, Richard Scott, and Keith Scott; grandchildren, Joshua Scott (Anne Iverson), Justin Scott (Tina), Caleb Torrence (Caitlin), Abram Torrence, and Hannah Ford; and great-grandchildren, Amber Craze, Graham Scott, Timberly Scott, and Stihl Scott.

The family will welcome family and friends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at his home, 26309 Petersburg Road, Disputanta. A private memorial will be held for the family.

Memorial contributions in Carl's memory may be made to Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, VA 23890. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Nov. 7, 2013.

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