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Olas Laverne Scott Sr.

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Olas Laverne Scott, Sr.

COLUMBUS: Olas Laverne Scott, Sr., age 85, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012.

He was born in Morgan County, Ohio, to the late James B. and Bertha (Cain) Scott. After high school, Olas proudly served our country in the US Army Air Force. He worked as an agent for Universal Guaranty Life Insurance, and as a bookkeeper at Tripletts Drug Store in Coshocton, Ohio. He was a longtime member of Karl Road Christian Church.

Along with his parents, Olas was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie J. (Middlemus) Scott; sons, Brent A. Scott and Mark A. Scott; grandson, Thomas A. Scott; siblings, James B. (Sally) Scott, Estyl Scott (Glen) Waite, and Marilyn Scott (Russell) Lang; and brother-in-law, Bernard Samberson.

Olas is survived by his children, Brenda L. Scott (John) Finfgeld, Olas L. (Gil) Scott Jr., and Karen S. Scott; siblings, Pansy Scott Pickenpaugh, Arlene Scott (Bob) Daughtery, Evelyn Scott, Geraldine (Keith) Walrath, Janet Scott Samberson, and Linda Scott (JD) Arms; grandson, Jeffrey M. (Erin) Scott; and great grandchildren, Kate, Samantha, and Jeffrey M. Scott Jr.

Family will receive friends from 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012, at the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment following at Frazeysburg Cemetery at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Visit www.schoedinger.com to extend condolences.

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

Published by Coshocton Tribune on Aug. 10, 2012.

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Prevent Blindness Ohio

August 30, 2012

We were so pleased to receive a memorial contribution in memory of Mr. Scott and marking his outstanding life. Please know that we are grateful.

Tom & Sue Kinton

August 11, 2012

So sorry we couldn't be there. Please know that we are with you in our thoughts and prayers. I know your father was a very special person and will be very missed.

Olas & Gil Scott

August 10, 2012

Many years of memories. You taught us so much. You will be missed. Love from your son and daughter-in-law

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