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New Orleans, Louisiana
Aug 22, 1941 – Mar 15, 2019 (Age 77)
Melvin John Scott Sr.
Melvin John Scott Sr. was born on August 22, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana and passed away on Friday March 15, 2019. Son of the Late Charles Scott Sr. and the Late Mamie Scott. Beloved husband of Jean Scott. Father of Sharon Scott Cummings and Melvin Scott Jr. Grandfather of Ashley, Misha Mishawn, Joshua, Malcolm, Matthew, Marcus, Kelsey, and Candace. Great Grandfather of Trenton. Brother of Gerald Scott (Jennette), Wallace Scott, and Gwendolyn Jackson, and the late Charles, Hubert, Jerome, and Marvin Scott. Also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and close friends. All are invited to attend the Visitation on Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home 2120 Jackson Ave. from 10:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m. Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.
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To Jean & Family,
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your Family,
I am so sorry for your loss
I am asking that GOD fills your
heart and mind with hope and peace
that surpasses all understanding. In
this tough time in your life, may our friendship and heartfelt condolences
bring you comfort in Jesus name.
Melvin will be greatly missed...
Leon & Debra Lee Martin
March 21, 2019 | New Orleans, LA
My condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God hold you in the hollow of his hand as you go through this time of sorrow.
LTC John R Ware, II
March 20, 2019 | Cave Spring, GA | Acquaintance
Our condolences to Mrs. Scott and the remainder of the Scott family. Horn Lake Cove (Memphis) will forever cherish the memories. We love you.
Miller Family
Joyce Miller
March 19, 2019 | Memphis, TN
Know that your family is in my prayers .
Eloise Sandifer
March 19, 2019 | Kennesaw, GA | Friend
My Condolences to my family. May my Uncle Melvin Rest In Peace
Conchetta Russell
March 19, 2019 | Harvey, LA
May your family be blessed because of you!
Larry James
March 19, 2019 | Rome, GA | Acquaintance
Remembered By
Marcellus Jones
March 19, 2019 | Rome, GA
May God grant you comfort at this time.
Ron & Elanda Whittington
March 19, 2019 | Cartersville, GA | Friend
My condolences to our brother Melvin and his family. Bonny Askew. Rome GA.
100 Black Men of Rome and NWGA.
Bonny Askew
March 19, 2019 | Rome, GA | Friend
