James Scott Obituary
James Joseph Scott, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Bishop Gadsden on February 5th, 2011. Mr. Scott was born May 4th 1929 in Charleston, S.C., the son of the late James Joseph Scott and Alma Osteen Scott. He graduated from Charleston High School, The Citadel Class of 1948 and received his Masters in Engineering from Cornell University in 1949. He was predeceased by his elder son, James Joseph Scott, III.
After serving as a Company Commander in The U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict, his civilian career began in Jacksonville, Florida where he met and married the former Betty Nell Young. Returning to Charleston, he worked for many years at the SC State Ports Authority as Chief Engineer and the Director of Engineering. He continued his career as the Executive Director of The Port of Jacksonville Fl., The Port of Jebel Ali in Dubai U.A.E., and The North Carolina Ports in Wilmington, N.C., where he retired in 1996.
He is survived by his wife Betty Young Scott of Charleston; his son Robert Young Scott and his wife Ruth of Charleston; his daughter Anne Scott Wallace and her husband Dr. Scott Wallace of Charlotte N.C.; his daughter- in law Susan Ashley Scott Martindale of Georgetown, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
There will be a private graveside service. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, February 9th at 2 PM at The Chapel at Bishop Gadsden. There will be a reception at Bishop Gadsden following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bishop Gadsden Resident's Assistance Fund.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
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Sultan bin sulayem
January 31, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sultan Bin Sulayem
January 31, 2020
James Scott will always be remembered by me and hundreds of People in Dubai who worked with him as an executive director of jebel Ali port
I myself owe a lot to him for coaching ,training giving me the tools to make the right decisions
His patience sincerity and dedication have shaped my personality to be world port leader as I am today
I pray that god have mercy on his Soul and god rewards him in the life after
Sultan bin Sulayem
Chairman and group CEO
Dpworld
Sultan Bin sulayem
February 20, 2011
With great sorrow I received the sad news of the passing away of my friend , mentor Jim , I tried to come to visit him many times but couldn't I am glad I was able to speak to him a few times last year , may god bless his soul and rest him in peace , may god give you the patience in this difficult time
Yours
Sultan Bin Sulayem
Odyssey Hospice Family
February 10, 2011
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February 9, 2011
Dear Betty,
Sandy and were very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I will always remember the good times we had in Dubai. Jim was a true mentor to me and I'm so very happy I was able to see the both of you last summer.
Chuck Heath and family
Dubai, UAE
February 8, 2011
February 08, 2011
Dear Bob,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your Father.
I hope the wonderful memories you all must have will replace some of the sadness you are feeling now. I will be with you and the family in spirit tomorrow and will remember you all in my prayers for special friends.
Barbara B. LaNasa,
New Orleans,Louisiana
Austin & Debbie Wallace
February 7, 2011
Dear Anne, Betty ,and family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences--our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
February 7, 2011
Mrs.Scott, I worked with Jim on St. Andrew's On the Sound Episcopal church.
He was a wonderful person and a true pentleman. Peace to all of family
Leslie Owen
Bonnie Albritton
February 7, 2011
Betty,
It was a sad day today when I read of Jim's passing. I worked with Jim at the NC State Ports Authority. He was a gracious person, very approachable and down to earth. I remember picking him up at your home in Landfall for a trip to Morehead City. I said, "Mr. Scott, if you won't sing, I won't smoke." He said for me to go ahead and smoke if I wanted to but he would not sing. Another fond memory was when we were discussing a property issue and I had the nerve to tell him he was wrong and he replied, "The boss is never wrong!" I smiled and said he was in this case. He just shook his head and laughed. He will be missed but fortunately he left a lot of fond memories.
Betty, you and your family are in my heart and prayers.
February 7, 2011
Dear Betty
My prayers are with you and your family
Doris Maher Murphy
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