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THOMAS SCOTT Obituary
September 3, 1930 - August 31, 2015. Thomas Coster Scott Jr. passed peacefully on Monday, August 31 at his home in Charlottesville, VA. He was 84 years old. He was born September 3, 1930 and was raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Heavily recruited to play football by several of the top college programs in the country, Tom chose The University of Virginia. Although football was where Tom found his true calling, he earned 10 varsity letters in the sports he participated in, including first team All American honors in Football and Lacrosse, a first for any student athlete at UVA. He played in the East West Shrine and College All- Star games. He was voted the best All-Around Athlete in the history of UVA. The University retired Tom's football jersey, number 65, in 2007 in honor of his achievements on and off the field. After graduating from college, Tom joined the National Football League. He played six seasons as linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, and was named the NFL Rookie of The Year in his first season. In 1959, he went on to the New York Giants and played during an era now described as the Giants' Golden Years. The team competed in NFL Championship games in 1959, 1961, 1962, and 1963. During these years, Tom was named All-Pro in seven of his 12 seasons with the NFL. At the close of the 1964 season Tom retired as a player, and became assistant defensive coach for the Giants. Tom is preceded in death by his first wife Joan Davis Scott, and son Thomas C. Scott III. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Scott; daughter- in-law Susan Scott of Cranford, NJ; son David Scott of Deep River, CT; daughter Sandra and husband Leslie Dale of New Canaan, CT; son Michael and wife Alison Scott of Charlotte, NC; and daughter Patricia Scott of Rowayton, CT. He is survived by eight grandchildren: Owen Scott, Ian Scott and Emma Scott, Andrew Scott and Sam Scott, Ashley Larence and husband Eric Larence, and Charles Scott and William Scott. At the time of his passing Tom and Linda were looking forward to welcoming their first great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, please honor Tom Scott's memory with a donation to the Virginia Athletics Foundation, PO Box 400833, Charlottesville, VA 22904.
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Brad & Tara Knight
September 6, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My wife and I had only known him for a very short time, but we insistently fell in love with him. We lived just a few doors down from Tom and Linda, so he will certainly be missed by us and the other residents. May God reach out with His long arms and comfort the entire family!!
Brad and Tara Knight
September 4, 2015
DearLinda---I learned of Tom's passing the same day a small group of his old lacrosse mates were speaking of him at lunch. Suffice it to say , we all had similar wonderful memories of Tom as a teammate but more importantly as a gentleman and friend . We all remember his graciousness and courage when the 1952 team met in Charlottesville several years ago. My love and sympathy to you and your family . Bo Moore
Kandi Comer
September 4, 2015
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. I am out of the country taking Michael to school or I would be there for you. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I will touch base soon.
Kathryn Bell
September 4, 2015
Dearest Linda & family,
Our hearts go out to you. We just learned of Tom's death through Margaret Jean by way of Robert who had talked with Sheryl. We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. I will try to call you, but will wait until you have had some time to rest.
Much, much love,
Kathryn & Jimmy
September 4, 2015
Dear Linda and Family,
May you be comforted knowing dear Tom is now at peace with God. He was a true gentleman and friendly neighbor.
With loving prayers,
Pat Rusk
September 3, 2015
Linda,
We were so saddened to hear of Tom's death. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Harry and JoAnn Sisk
Leslie and Doretha Givens
September 2, 2015
Dear Linda and Family, It was truly a blessing to have been the one chosen to provided care to Tom, Even on those days when he wasn't feeling his best he still rose to the occasion and remained a gentleman. Our prayers of comfort and peace are with you all.
George Morris
September 2, 2015
Dear Linda,
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Tom was one of a kind and will be missed by all of us. We are praying for God's comfort and compassion in the midst of your great loss.
Chaplain George Morris, Fellowship of Christian Athletes at UVA
Rob Morris
September 2, 2015
Dear Linda and Family,
I am very sad to hear of Tom's passing, and pray for your consolation, hope, and joy. I remember Tom very fondly from our time together at the Church of Our Saviour men's breakfast prayer fellowship, as a true Christian and gentleman. May God receive him into his peace and loving presence.
Fr. Rob Morris+
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