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John Scott McElroy

Atlanta, Georgia

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DIED
November 4, 2017
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia

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Southcare Cremation & Funeral Society - Marietta Obituary

John Scott McElroy of Atlanta died peacefully at home on November 4th after several years of struggle with serious heart disease.

 Scott was born on June 3, 1953, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the  only son of D.R and Leona McElroy.  The family relocated to Atlanta in 1959. Scott spent his...

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Scott was a great human being, a wonderful brother in law, kind and generous to all who knew him. He will always remain in my memory as being my friend, inspiration and family forever. God Bless his Soul!!

With fond remembrances of my dear brother Scott. Will ALWAYS Love you. Rest in Heavenly Peace!

Thinking of you and hope you are at peace. We miss you!

To my Wonderful Brother-in-law Scott...gone but never forgotten. RIP.

Leona, Rocki, and Jeanne, I just found this online while searching for addresses for you all. My cousin is going to be attending Emory. I am so very sorry to hear this about Scott. All my love, Robin Riley Pilote.

Leona, my heart goes out to you and all of your family on the loss of Scott. May God give you peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead. It is so hard to lose our family members.
Much love, Gloria

November 28, 2017

I am a truly lucky guy. When I met my lovely wife to be "Jeanne", I also met her great family, and her brother Scott was the first that I was able to meet. From the very second that I met Scott he made me feel very welcome. We hit it off immediately. We shared the same interests in music and other things that just make people happy. I feel blessed that I was able to know him. I am already missing him and the kindness that he shared. Just today I listened to one of...

Scott, my heart is struggling -- trying to find the words to tell you how much I loved you and how much I will miss you. You have left us too soon.

Only those who really knew Scott well knew the real Scott -- his brilliant mind, his
great sense of humor, his love and loyalty
to family and friends, his many hours and effort to "feed the hungry" or lend a helping hand when possible. Unfortunately health issues often limited his efforts.

My wish for you now,...

I have known Scott since meeting him at Henderson high school back in 1969. He was one of my best friends in high school, my roommate before I was married; he was in my wedding and a beloved friend for life. I knew him well. Scott was definitely one of the good guys to say the least.
Nobody ever had a better friend. His kindness to not only his friends, but to complete strangers was very special. He had such a great sense of humor that we all enjoyed so much. Signing me up for a...